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MAINTENANCE
Trouble shooting
Starting failure
Check Possible Cause Action
Stop button Stop position
Set the stop switch to the start
position.
Starter pawls Binding pawls
Adjust or replace the pawls.
Clean around the pawls.
Contact a servicing dealer.
Fuel tank Incorrect fuel type Drain it and use correct fuel.
Carburettor Adjustment of the idle speed
Adjust the idling speed with the T-
screw
.
Sparking (no spark)
Spark plug contaminated or wet
Make sure that the spark plug is dry
and clean.
Spark plug gap incorrect.
Clean the spark plug. Check that the
electrode gap is correct.
Make sure
that the spark plug is fitted with a
suppressor.
Refer to technical data for correct
electrode gap
.
Spar
k plug Spark plug loose. Retighten the spark plug
Fuel filter Clogged fuel filter Replace the fuel filter.
Engine starts but does not stay running.
Check Possible Cause Possible action
Fuel tank Incorrect fuel type Drain it and use correct fuel.
Carburettor Engine will not idle properly. Contact your servicing dealer.
Air filter Clogged air filter Clean the air filter.
Fuel filter Clogged fuel filter
Replace the fuel filter.
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