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GASOLINE TILLER
9. TROUBLESHOOTING
If the machine does not start, check the compression of the engine and the spark from the spark plug.
Depending on the symptoms that you notice, you can discover the probable cause and solve the problem.
The cylinder’s
compression is
normal
The spark plug is
OK
Probable Cause
Corrective Action
YES
YES
No fuel in the tank
Fill fuel tank with fuel
The gasoline filter is dirty
Clean the filter
There is water in the fuel
Replace fuel
The gasoline used is not the
right kind
Change the fuel with one with
proper octane
The carburetor is dirty
Send your machine to the service
technician
YES
NO
The switch
is “STOP”
Turn the switch to “I”
The spark plug is dirty
Clean the spark plug
The spark plug pipe is not
connected
Connect the spark plug
No compression
YES
The spark plug is loose
Tighten the spark plug
The piston and its segments are
worn
Send your machine to the service
technician
The cylinder is scratched
Send your machine to the service
technician
The engine does
not turn
Cold engine
Send your machine to the service
technician
If the engine motor does not work properly (lack of power, unstable idling, etc.) below is a series of
symptoms, their probable cause and solutions.
Symptom
Probable cause
Corrective action
The machine is clattering
Worn segments
Send your machine to the service
technician
Used piston
Send your machine to the service
technician
Crankshaft clearance
Send your machine to the service
technician
Slack in the clutch
Send your machine to the service
technician
The engine overheats
Dirty exhaust pipe
Send your machine to the service
technician
Unsuitable fuel
Replace the fuel
Dirty carburetor
Send your machine to the service
technician
The engine does not turn over
Dirty air filter
Clean the filter
Dirty air filter
Clean the filter
Poorly-adjusted carburetor
Send your machine to the service
technician
The engine stops or does not
maintain an idle state.
Poorly-adjusted carburetor
Send your machine to the service
technician
