Troubleshooting; Technical Specifications - ST TRE 0701 Manuel D'utilisation

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7. TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM
a) Hard starting
b) Inconsistent work-
ing
c) Loss of power
whilst operating

8. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

8.1 REFILLING AND OPERATION MATERIALS
Fuel ......................................................................................... Unleaded gasoline, minimum 90 octane
Engine oil: from 5 to 35 °C ....................................................................................................... SAE 30
from -15 to +35 °C .................................................................................................. 10W-30
Oil capacity ................................................................................................................................ 1.2 liter
Spark plug .................................................................... QC12YC / RC12YC (Champion) or equivalent
Spark plug gap ................................................................................................................... 0.6 - 0.8 mm
LIKELY CAUSE
– N o fuel
– O ld fuel or deposits in the fuel tank
– Incorrect starting procedure
– S park plug disconnected
– The spark plug is wet or the spark plug
electrodes are dirty or placed
inadequately
– A ir filter clogged
– I ncorrect oil for the season
– F uel evaporation in the carburetor
(vapor lock) due to high temperatures
– F ault in carburation
– H ard starting
– D irty electrodes or incorrect gap
– The spark plug cap is inserted
incorrectly
– A ir filter clogged
– Throttle trigger in «CHOKE» position
– F ault in carburation
– F ault in ignition
– A ir filter clogged
– F ault in carburation
SOLUTION
– C heck and top up (see 5.1.3)
– E mpty the fuel tank and add fresh fuel
– Perform the starting procedure
correctly (see 5.2)
– C heck that the spark plug cap fits well
over the plug terminals (see 5.1.4)
– C heck (see 6.6)
– C heck and clean (see 6.5)
– R eplace with proper oil (see 6.3)
– W ait for a few minutes then start again
(see 5.3)
– C ontact a Licensed Service Centre
– C ontact a Licensed Service Centre
– C heck (see 6.6)
– Check that the cap is fitted correctly
(see 5.1.4)
– C heck and clean (see 6.5)
– Move the lever to the «FAST» position
– C ontact a Licensed Service Centre
– C ontact a Licensed Service Centre
– C heck and clean (see 6.5)
– C ontact a Licensed Service Centre