Parkside PBK 4 B3, Translation Of The Original Instructions, Page: 68 / 640

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Troubleshooting
Problem Possible cause Remedy
Device does not
start
Tank empty Refuel
Incorrect starting sequence
Follow directions on how to start the
engine as described in these instruc-
tions
Engine is flooded
Let off throttle, start engine several
times, remove, clean and dry the
spark plug if necessary
Sooty spark plugs, incorrect
ignition gap
Clean, adjust or replace spark plugs
Spark plug connection, wires
faulty
Renewal/repair by service centre
Carburettor, carburettor jets
dirty, incorrect carburettor mix
setting
Have the carburettor cleaned and
reset by a specialist workshop
Clogged fuel filter Clean or replace the fuel filter
Engine runs too
fast at idle
Engine cold Warm up slowly
Engine will not run
at expected maxi-
mum power
Sooty spark plugs,
incorrect ignition distance
Clean, adjust or replace spark plugs
Dirty air filter Clean or replace air filter
Carburettor, carburettor jets
dirty, incorrect carburettor mix
setting
Have the carburettor cleaned and
reset by a specialist workshop
Incorrect fuel mixture Refuel according to directions
Sealing ring in crankcase
leaking
Have the fault rectified by a special
-
ist workshop Cylinder, piston rings worn
Incorrect ignition
Excessive formation
of exhaust fumes/
smoke
Incorrectly set carburettor
mixture Have a specialist workshop reset the
carburettor
Incorrect fuel mixture Refuel according to directions