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Troubleshooting
The table below contains a list of fault symptoms and explains what you can do to remedy
the problem if your equipment fails to work properly. If the problem still persists after
working through the list, please contact your nearest service workshop.
Fault
Possible cause
Remedy
The equipment does not
start
1. Correct starting
procedure not followed
2. Sooted or damp spark
plug
3. Incorrect carburettor
setting
4. Blade or Nylon cutter
mounted incorrectly
5. No fuel in the tank
1. Follow the instructions for
starting
2. Clean the spark plug or
replace it with a new one
3. Contact an authorised
customer service outlet
4. Reassemble the blade or
Nylon cutter
5. Check the fuel level
The equipment starts but
does not develop its full
power
1. Incorrect choke lever
setting
2. Soiled air filter
3. Incorrect carburettor
setting
4. Cutting blade blunt
1. Set the choke lever on the
position
2. Clean the air filter
3. Contact an authorised
customer service outlet
4. Have cutting blade
re-sharpened/replaced
The engine does not run
smoothly
1. Incorrect electrode gap
on the spark plug
2. Incorrect carburettor
setting
1. Clean the spark plug and
adjust the electrode gap, or
fit a new spark plug
2. Contact an authorised
customer service outlet
Engine smokes excessively 1. Incorrect fuel mix
2. Incorrect carburettor
setting
1. Use the correct fuel mix
(see fuel mixing table)
2. Contact an authorised
customer service outlet
If the temperature of
machine is too high
Engine is overloaded
Ensure the machine is rested
at regular intervals
