15
TROUBLE SHOOTING
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Engine will not start.
Switch set to the O (OFF) position.
Set switch to the I (ON) position.
No spark
Remove the spark plug. Reattach the spark plug
cap and lay the spark plug on the metal cylinder.
Pull the starter cord and watch for a spark at the
spark plug tip. If there is no spark, repeat the test
with a new spark plug.
No fuel
Push primer bulb until the bulb is full of fuel. If the
bulb does not fill, the primary fuel delivery system
is blocked. If the primer bulb fills, the engine may
be flooded. (See next item.)
Flooded engine
Ensure on/off switch is set to the off position.
Remove the spark plug from the engine and the
spark plug boot. Turn the product so that the spark
plug hole is aimed at the ground. Make sure the
choke lever is set to
and pull the starter cord
10 to 14 times. This clears excess fuel from the
engine. Clean and reinstall the spark plug. With
the throttle trigger fully depressed, pull the starter
cord 3 times. If the engine does not start, set the
choke lever to
and follow normal starting
instructions. If the engine still fails to start, repeat
the procedure with a new spark plug.
Starter cord is hard to pull
Contact a service centre.
Engine does not reach full speed
and emits excessive smoke.
Fuel mixture is incorrect
Use fresh fuel and the correct 2-stroke oil mix.
Air filter is dirty.
Clean the air filter according to the instructions in
the Maintenance section.
Spark arrestor screen is dirty.
Contact a service dealer.
Oil drips from muffler.
Operating the product at part throttle.
Operate the product at full throttle.
Fuel mixture is incorrect
Use fresh fuel and the correct 2-stroke oil mix.
Air filter is dirty.
Clean the air filter according to the instructions in
the Maintenance section.
Bar and chain running hot and
smoking.
Chain tension for overtightened condition.
Tension chain. Refer to chain tension earlier in this
manual.
Chain oil tank is empty.
Check oil tank.
Motor runs, but chain is not rotating.
Chain tension is too tight.
Retention chain. Refer to chain tension earlier in
this manual.
Check guide bar and chain assembly.
Refer to replacing the bar and chain earlier in this
manual.
Check guide bar and chain for damage.
Inspect guide bar and chain for damage.
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