Important hint in case of sending the equipment to a service station:
Due to security reasons please see to it that the equipment is sent back free of oil and gas!
Problem
Cause
Engine fails to start.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Engine runs erratically.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Engine overheats.
1.
2.
3.
4.
One of the two tracks is
Foreign bodies have worked their way
blocked.
between the track and the frame.
Machine does not
1.
move while engine
2.
is running.
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Trouble Shooting
Spark plug wire disconnected.
Out of fuel or stale fuel.
Choke not in open position.
Blocked fuel line.
Fouled spark plug.
Engine flooding.
Spark plug wire loose.
Unit running on CHOKE.
Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.
Vent plugged.
Water or dirt in fuel system.
Dirty air cleaner.
Improper carburetor adjustment.
Engine oil level low.
Dirty air cleaner.
Air flow restricted.
Carburetor not adjusted properly.
Gear is not properly selected.
Driving tracks not tight enough.
Remedy
1.
Attach spark plug wire securely to spark
plug.
2.
Fill with clean, fresh gasoline.
3.
Throttle must be positioned at choke for a
cold start.
4.
Clean the fuel line.
5.
Clean, adjust gap, or replace.
6.
Wait a few minutes to restart, but do not
prime.
1.
Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
2.
Move choke lever to OFF.
3.
Clean fuel line. Fill tank with clean, fresh
gasoline.
4.
Clear vent.
5.
Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel.
6.
Clean or replace air cleaner.
7.
Consult the service.
1.
Fill crankcase with proper oil.
2.
Clean air cleaner.
3.
Remove housing and clean.
4.
Consult the service
Remove the foreign body.
1.
Ensure gear lever is not in-between two
different gears.
2.
Tighten driving tracks.