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2 stroke
If the unit does not start, or runs erratically, the problem may be solved by reference to
the chart below.
Problem
Possible cause
Remedy
Engine will not start
Spark plug electrode is wet or
fouled
Dry spark plug or replace
Carbon deposit on electrode
Clean spark plug
Spark plug (no spark)
Cracked insulator
STOP SWITCH in OFF position
Replace spark plug
Switch to ON
Too small or large electrode gap
Adjust gap to 0.7mm (0.025")
Burned electrode
Replace spark plug
Ignition system (no spark)
Coil burned out, coil insulation
failure
Contact Service Centre
Break in coil wire, transistor
burned out
Contact Service Centre
Engine won't start - Good
compression, sufficient fuel (with
spark)
Engine flooded
Crank engine choke off to
discharge fuel
Wide throttle position
Excessively thick fuel
Contact Service Centre
Use of incorrect fuel
Drain and replace with correct fuel
Poor compression, sufficient fuel
(with spark)
Excessive wear on cylinder,
piston, rings
Contact Service Centre
Loose spark plug
Tighten spark plug
No fuel in carburettor (with spark)
No fuel in tank
Refuel
Loose fuel line fitting
Contact Service Centre
Clogged fuel line
Contact Service Centre
Plugged air vent in fuel tank
Clean vent/Contact Service
Centre
Insufficient power
Clogged air filter
Clean
Blockages
Carbon build up in muffler
Contact Service Centre
Fuel line/passage clogged
Contact Service Centre
Piston seizure, diaphragm
inoperative
Contact Service Centre
Water in fuel
Contact Service Centre
Overheating
Excessively lean fuel mixture
Contact Service Centre
Carbon deposits on piston
Contact Service Centre
Troubleshooting
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for
Reproduction
