Petrol Powered Backpack Blower
E&OE
©2017 MTM
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Probable Cause
Corrective Action
Engine does not start, or
starts but will not run
Incorrect starting procedures
Follow instructions in the user manual
Incorrect carburettor mixture
Have carburettor adjusted by an authorised
service centre
Fouled spark plug
Clean/gap or replace plug
Empty fuel tank
Fill fuel tank with properly mixed fuel
Primer bulb was not pressed
enough
Press primer bulb fully and slowly ten times
Engine starts, but has low
power
Fuel filter is plugged
Replace spark arrestor screen
Incorrect lever position
Move to run position
Dirty spark arrestor screen
Replace spark arrestor screen
Dirty air filter
Remove, clean and reinstall filter
Engine hesitates
Incorrect carburettor mixture setting
Have carburettor adjusted by an authorised
service centre
Air filter is plugged
Replace or clean the air filter
Old or improperly mixed fuel
Drain gas tank/add fresh fuel mixture
Air filter is plugged
Replace or clean the air filter
Fouled spark plug
Replace or clean the spark plug
Incorrectly gapped spark plug
Clean/gag or replace plug
Dirty air filter
Clean or replace air filter
Smokes excessively
Incorrect carburettor mixture setting
Have carburettor adjusted by an authorised
service centre