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Condition
Cause
Remedy
Engine starts
but cuts out
straightaway
Engine is apt to
cut out
Fuel
system
Fuel tank is empty or fuel level is
low
Fill the fuel tank with the correct fuel
mix (25:1-50:1)
Fuel tank contains old fuel
(offensive odor)
Replace with new fuel
Two-cycle oil has not been added
Contact Tanaka dealer
Choke lever is in START position
Set the choke lever to RUN position
Air has got into fuel system
Reconnect the fuel pipe or joint
Carburetor malfunction
Contact Tanaka dealer
Electrical
system
Ignition failure
Spark plug failure
Replace with new spark plug
Electrical system failure
Contact Tanaka dealer
Other
Engine overheating
Wrong spark plug model
Replace with designated part
See “SPECIFICATIONS”
Dirty air cleaner
Clean
Carbon clogging (muf
fl
er exhaust
port)
Clean
Insuf
fi
cient compression (piston,
piston ring, cylinder)
Contact Tanaka dealer
Abnormal vibration
Cutting attachment is not properly
installed
See “Installation of cutting attachment”
Handle, handle bracket or other
fastening part is loose
Check and tighten
Blade is bent or damaged
Replace with new blade
Grass is wrapped round gear case Remove grass
Engine is running but blade
does not move
Movement is poor
Grass is wrapped round gear case Remove grass and dirt
Engine does not stop
Stop switch failure
Set the choke lever to START position
to stop the engine
Cease use immediately and contact
Tanaka dealer
Engine stops when throttle
is closed
Idle speed is too low
Contact Tanaka dealer
Blade continues rotating
when throttle is closed
Idle speed is too high
Throttle wire is too taut
Contact Tanaka dealer
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2014/03/26 15:11:37