SO53 3LE
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PROBLEM SOLVING
If these solutions do not solve the problem, contact your authorised service dealer.
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Engine will not start.
No spark.
Clean or replace spark plug.
Reset spark plug gap.
Engine is flooded.
With the ignition switch Off,
remove spark plug.
Move choke lever to
“Run”
position (pushed in completely)
and pull starter cord 15 to 20
times. This will clear excess fuel
from engine.
Clean and reinstall spark plug.
Set ignition switch to
“Run”
( l )
position.
Push and fully release primer
bulb 10 times.
Pull starter three times with
choke lever at
“Run” position
.
If engine does not start, move
choke lever to
“Full choke”
position and repeat normal
starting procedure.
If engine still fails to start,
repeat procedure with a new
spark plug.
Engine starts but
will not accelerate
properly.
Carburettor requires
“
L
”
(Low jet) adjustment.
Contact an authorised service
centre for carburettor adjustment.
Engine starts, then
dies.
Carburettor requires
“
L
”
(Low jet) adjustment.
Contact an authorised service
centre for carburettor adjustment.
Engine starts but
will not run properly
at high speed.
Carburettor requires
“
H
”
(High jet) adjustment.
Contact an authorised service
centre for carburettor adjustment.
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