TROUBLESHOOTING
IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM, CONTACT YOUR AUTHORISED SERVICE DEALER.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Engine will not start. 1. No spark. 1. The spark plug may be damaged, remove it and check
for dirt and cracks. Replace with a new spark plug.
2. No fuel. 2. Push primer bulb until bulb is full of fuel. If bulb does
not ll, primary fuel delivery system is blocked. Contact
a servicing dealer. If primer bulb lls, engine may be
ooded, proceed to next item.
3. Engine is ooded. 3. Remove spark plug, turn unit so spark plug hole is
aimed at the ground. Rotate the choke dial to “ ”
position and pull starter cord 10 to 15 times. This will
clear excess fuel from engine. Remove any fuel which
splashed on the product. Clean and reinstall spark plug.
Clean up any spilled fuel and move at least 9m away
before restarting. Pull starter three times with choke dial
at “ ”. If engine does not start, rotate choke dial to
“ ” position and repeat normal starting procedure. If
engine still fails to start, repeat procedure with a new
spark plug.
4. Starter rope now harder to
pull than when new.
4. Contact a servicing dealer.
5. Old fuel 5. Only use fresh fuel mixed with recommended oil. Fuel
over 30 days old may prevent the unit from starting.
Engine starts but will not
accelerate.
Engine requires approximately
three minutes to warm up.
Allow engine to completely warm up. If engine does
not accelerate after three minutes, contact a servicing
dealer.
Engine starts but will only run at
high speed at half choke.
Carburetor requires adjustment. Contact a servicing dealer.
Engine does not reach full
speed and emits excessive
smoke.
1. Check lubricant fuel mixture. 1. Use fresh fuel and the correct 2-stroke lubricant mix.
2. Air lter is dirty. 2. Clean air lter. Refer to Cleaning the Air Filter earlier
in this manual.
3. Spark arrestor screen is dirty. 3. Contact a servicing dealer.
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