6- TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE
7- TROUBLES-CAUSES-TROUBLESHOOTING
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The unit is allowed to be transported with the engine off only
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Clean the unit thoroughly before putting in on storage
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Store the unit at a dry clean place
Fuel or oil may leak at transport. Secure the unit as appropriate and take
preventive action to protect the environment against contamination.
Trouble Cause
Troubleshooting
Engine will not
start
1. Empty
tank
2. Fouled air filter
3. No ignition spark
4. Flooded
engine
1. Fill in the tank, check the fuel in carburetor,
and clean the hole in the lid with a needle.
2. Clean the air filter.
3. Clean the ignition plug or use a new one.
4. Remove the plug, clean and wipe dry; pull the
starting cable several times with the plug
removed.
Faltering
engine
1.
Ignition cable detached
2.
Fuel piping clogged or wrong
fuel
3.
Blocked hole in the fuel tank
cover.
4.
Water or dirt in fuel system
5.
Fouled air filter
1. Push the plug socket firmly on the plug.
2. Clean fuel piping, use fresh/different fuel.
3. Replace the fuel tank cover
4. Drain the fuel and refuel.
5. Clean the air filter
Engine often
switches off
when idling
1. Too long ignition interval,
defective ignition plug
2. Carburetor not set correctly
3. Fouled air filter
1. Adjust/replace the ignition plug
2. Set up the carburetor
Drive will not
work properly
1. Check the drive lever cable
tension
2. Drive does not work
1. Adjust the cable tension if necessary.
2. Have the unit checked in a servicing shop
Excessive
vibrations
1. Loose lock screws
1. Tighten the lock screws
