VITO VIGI3000 Manual De Instrucciones página 51

Question/Problem - Cause
Cause
The combustion engine does not start:
• The combustion engine does not start;
The fuel line is clogged;
Fuel line hoses incorrectly fitted or folded;
• The fuel in the tank is of poor quality, has water, is
dirty or is already old;
• The cap has been removed from the spark plug;
The spark plug wire is not well connected;
• The spark plug has soot or is damaged; Wrong gap
between the electrodes;
• The engine switch is not in the "ON" position;
• There isn't enough compression. Little force is
needed to pull the recoil starter;
• The air filter is dirty;
• The combustion engine is "wet" due to many
attempts for starting it;
• Very low engine oil level;
The appliance is too tilted;
• The 3 in 1 switch is not set to CHOKE position;
Start-up difficulties or reduced combustion engine power:
• There is water in the fuel tank and carburettor;
• The fuel tank is dirty;
• The air filter is dirty;
• The spark plug has soot;
The engine runs irregularly:
• The air filter is dirty;
The combustion engine overheats:
• Cooling fins are dirty;
• Engine oil level too low;
The generator is smoking:
• The air filter is dirty;
Strong vibrations while operating:
• Loose engine housing;
Electrical system:
• Set the 3 in 1 switch to "CHOCKE" position and pull
out the recoil starter;
• Fouling or wet spark plug;
• Faulty ignition system;
Solution
• Fill the tank with fuel;
Clean the fuel line;
Correctly fit or straighten the fuel line;
• Use new fuel;
• Attach the cap to the spark plug;
Connect it;
• Clean/replace the spark plug;
Adjust the gap between the electrodes;
• Set the engine switch to "ON" position;
• Check that the spark plug is well tight. If not, tighten it;
• Clean/replace the air filter;
• Loosen the spark plug and dry it, pull the recoil starter
several times, with the spark plug unscrewed;
• Fill up oil to the correct level;
Place the appliance on flat floor;
• Set the 3 in 1 switch to CHOKE position;
• Empty the fuel tank;
• Clean the fuel tank;
• Clean/replace the air filter;
• Clean/replace the spark plug;
• Clean/replace the air filter;
• Clean the cooling fins;
• Top up the engine oil level;
• Clean/replace the air filter;
• Tighten the engine fixing bolts;
• Weak spark;
• Remove the dirt or dry the spark plug;
• Contact technical assistance;