14
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
CAUSE
SOLUTION
Engine will not
start.
Engine switch is set to “OFF.”
Set engine switch to “ON.”
Fuel valve is turned to “OFF.”
Turn the fuel valve to the “ON” position.
Choke is open.
Close the choke.
Engine is out of fuel.
Add gasoline.
Engine is filled with contaminated or old
gasoline.
Change the gasoline in the gas tank and drain/
clean the carburetor.
Spark plug is dirty.
Clean spark plug.
Spark plug is broken.
Replace spark plug.
Plate compactor is not on a level
surface.
Move plate compactor to a level surface to prevent
low oil shutdown from triggering.
Oil is low.
Add or replace oil.
Carburetor is air locked.
Shut off the fuel valve and remove the screw from
the bottom of the carburetor to allow it to reset.
Engine runs but the
plate compactor
doesn’t work
Operating speed of throttle incorrectly set
Set throttle lever to correct position.
Excess oil
Drain the excess oil.
Clutch has slipped
Replace or adjust the clutch
Spring failure
Replace spiral spring.
Incorrect Engine Speed
Adjust the engine speed to meet the task at hand.
Not enough power
behind plate
compactor
Air cleaner clogged
Clean or replace the air cleaner element.
Air in fuel line
Bleed air from the fuel line.
Fuel level in carburetor’s float chamber is
improper.
Adjust the carburetor float.
Carbon deposits in cylinder.
Clean or replace the cylinder.
Fuel has gone bad.
Flush the system and replace with fresh fuel and
stabilizer
Engine overheats Contaminants in fuel tank.
Flush the system and replace with fresh fuel.
Carbon deposits in combustion chamber.
Clean/replace crankcase.
Exhaust or muffler clogged.
Clean/replace the muffler.
Incorrect spark plug.
Replace with correct spark plug.
Recoil starter not
working
Dust in rotating parts
Clean the recoil starter assembly.
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