Problem
Possible cause
Remedy
The engine falters
Carbutettor not set up properly
Refer to a specialist
The device starts but the engine does
not perform well
Choke lever is not set properly
Fouled air filter
Carburettor not set up properly
Set to
Remove foam filter, clean with soapy
water and install again when dry
Refer to a specialist
The device does not start
Start up procedure was not carried out
correctly
Carburettor not set up properly
Rusted spark plug
Blocked petrol filter
Follow the instructions “Start up with
cold engine” under operation
Follow the instructions “Start up with
cold engine”
Replace spark plug
Clean the spark plug, check the gap
between the electrodes or replace
spark plug
Replace petrol filter
The engine is running erratically
The wrong distance between spark
plug electrodes
Burnt out spark plug
Clean spark plug, adjust gap between
electrodes (Ideally 0.25/0.63mm} or
replace spark plug
Replace spark plug
Excessive smoke emission
Carburettor not set up properly
Wrong fuel mixture
Let a specialist install the carburettor
Empty the tank, fill up with the right
mixture: 2-stroke mixture 40:1
Trouble Shooting Guide
