Tanaka TCG 23ECP Instructions De Sécurité Et Mode D'emploi page 16

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Use the inspections in the table below if the tool does not operate normally. If this does not remedy the
problem, consult your dealer or the Tanaka dealer.
Condition
Fuel
system
Engine does
not start
Electrical
system
Other
Fuel
system
Engine starts
but cuts out
straightaway
Electrical
system
Engine is apt to
cut out
Other
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Cause
Fuel tank is empty or fuel level is
low
Fuel tank contains old fuel (off ensive
odor)
Too much fuel is absorbed and
spark plug is wet
Fuel fi lter is clogged with dirt
Fuel pipe is bent or disconnected
Carburetor malfunction
Stop switch lead has short-
circuited
Spark plug is dirty
Electrode gap is too big
Poor connection between high
tension cable and spark plug
Electrical system malfunction
Muffl er exhaust port is clogged
with carbon
Fuel tank is empty or fuel level is
low
Fuel tank contains old fuel (off ensive
odor)
Two-cycle oil has not been added
Choke lever is in START position
Air has got into fuel system
Carburetor malfunction
Ignition failure
Spark plug failure
Electrical system failure
Engine overheating
Wrong spark plug model
Dirty air cleaner
Carbon clogging (muffl er exhaust
port)
Insuffi cient compression (piston,
piston ring, cylinder)
Remedy
Fill the fuel tank with the correct fuel mix
(25:1-50:1)
Replace with new fuel
1. Disconnect the spark plug and allow
to dry
2. Pull the starter handle 5 or 6 times to
remove the surplus fuel
3. Attach the spark plug
4. Set the choke lever to RUN position
and pull the starter handle
Clean the fuel fi lter
Ensure that the fuel fl ows smoothly
Contact Tanaka dealer
Contact Tanaka dealer
Replace or clean the spark plug
Adjust the gap to 0.6 mm
Reconnect
Contact Tanaka dealer
Contact Tanaka dealer for repair
Fill the fuel tank with the correct fuel mix
(25:1-50:1)
Replace with new fuel
Contact Tanaka dealer
Set the choke lever to RUN position
Reconnect the fuel pipe or joint
Contact Tanaka dealer
Replace with new spark plug
Contact Tanaka dealer
Replace with designated part
See "SPECIFICATIONS"
Clean
Clean
Contact Tanaka dealer