11. TROUBLESHOOTING
THE ENGINE DOES NOT
START
1. Electric starter: check the
battery
2. Check the position of the
controls
3. Check the fuel.
4. Disassemble and check
the spark plug.
5. Take the engine to an
authorised servicing facility.
REDUCED ENGINE
POWER
1. Check the air filter
2. Check the fuel.
3. Take the engine to an
authorised servicing facility.
ENGINE RUNNING
ROUGHLY
1. Check the spark plug
2. Check the air filter
If problems persist, contact your dealer or an authorised servicing facility.
We recommend that you always contact our authorised representative (dealer) in matters concerning
maintenance, servicing and spare parts for the engine. Always use original spare parts.
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Possible causes
Empty battery.
Fuel shut-off valve is closed.
The controls are not in the
correct position for starting the
engine.
Not enough fuel.
Incorrect fuel: The engine was
stored without treatment of the
fuel or without the fuel being
drained or incorrect fuel being
used.
Defective or fouled spark plug
with incorrect gap between the
electrodes.
The spark plug is wet with fuel
(flooded engine).
A clogged fuel system,
carburettor malfunction, ignition
malfunction, jammed valve, etc.
Possible causes
Clogged filter inserts.
Not enough fuel.
Incorrect fuel: The engine was
stored without treatment of the
fuel or without the fuel being
drained or incorrect fuel being
used.
A clogged fuel system,
carburettor malfunction, ignition
malfunction, jammed valve, etc.
Possible causes
Defective spark plug.
Incorrect gap between the
electrodes.
Clogged filter inserts.
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Repairs
Charge the battery.
Open the fuel shut-off valve.
Set the controls to the correct
position.
Add fuel.
Drain the fuel tank and carburettor.
Fill the tank with fresh fuel.
Adjust the distance or replace the
spark plug.
Dry the spark plug and replace it.
Start the engine with the throttle in
the FAST position.
Replace or repair defective parts if
necessary.
Repairs
Clean or replace the filter inserts.
Add fuel.
Drain the fuel tank and carburettor.
Fill the tank with fresh fuel.
Replace or repair defective parts if
necessary.
Repairs
Replace the spark plug
Adjust the distance between the
electrodes to 0.7 - 0.8 mm.
Clean or replace the filter inserts.