The engine is not possible to start
Check
Possible cause
Starter pawl/s.
Blocked or
worn starter
pawl/s.
Fuel tank.
Incorrect fuel
type.
Carburetor.
Adjustment of
the idle speed.
Spark (no
Spark plug dirty
spark).
or wet.
Electrode gap
on the spark
plug is incor-
rect.
Spark plug is
loose.
There is un-
Spark plug.
wanted materi-
al on the spark
plug electro-
des.
Engine starts but stops again
Check
Possible cause
Fuel tank.
Incorrect fuel
type.
Carburetor.
Engine will not
operate cor-
rectly at idle
speed.
Air filter.
Clogged air fil-
ter.
Transportation and storage
WARNING: To prevent the risk of fire, make
sure that there are no leaks or fumes during
transportation or storage. Make sure that
there is no risk of sparks or fire.
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Solution
Adjust or replace the starter pawl/s.
Clean around the starter pawl/s.
Speak to an approved servicing dealer.
Drain the fuel tank and use correct fuel.
Adjust the idle speed with the idle adjustment screw.
Make sure that the spark plug is dry and clean.
Clean the spark plug. Make sure that the electrode gap is correct. Make sure
that the spark plug is installed with a suppressor.
Refer to technical data for the correct electrode gap.
Tighten the spark plug.
Make sure that the fuel mixture is correct.
Make sure that the air filter is clean.
Solution
Drain it and use the correct fuel.
Speak to your servicing dealer.
Clean the air filter.
Transportation and storage
•
Empty the fuel tank before transportation or long-
term storage. Push the air purge bulb to make sure
that all fuel is removed. Discard the fuel at an
applicable disposal location.
•
Make sure that the product is clean and that a full
servicing is done before long-term storage.
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