Dolmar MS-335.4 U Mode D'emploi Original page 24

TROUBLESHOOTING
Before making a request for repairs, check a trouble for yourself. If any abnormality is found, control your machine according to the description
of this manual. Never tamper or dismount any part contrary to the description. For repairs, contact Authorized Service Agent or local dealership.
State of abnormality
Engine does not start
Engine stops soon
Engine speed does not increase
Cutting tool does not rotate
Stop engine immediately
Main unit vibrates abnormally
Stop engine immediately
Cutting tool does not stop immediately
Stop engine immediately
Engine does not stop
Run engine at idling, and set choke lever
to CLOSE
When the engine does not start after warm-up operation:
If there is no abnormality found for the check items, open the throttle by about 1/3 and start the engine.
Probable cause (malfunction)
Failure to operate primer pump
Low pulling speed of starter rope
Lack of fuel
Clogged fuel filter
Broken fuel tube
Deteriorated fuel
Excessive suction of fuel
Detached plug cap
Contaminated spark plug
Abnormal clearance of spark plug
Other abnormality of spark plug
Abnormal carburetor
Starter rope cannot be pulled
Abnormal drive system
Insufficient warm-up
Choke lever is set to "CLOSE" although
engine is warmed up.
Clogged fuel filter
Contaminated or clogged air cleaner
Abnormal carburetor
Abnormal drive system
Twigs caught by cutting tool or dispersion-
preventing cover.
Abnormal drive system
Loosened cutting tool
Abnormal drive system
High idling rotation
Detached throttle wire
Abnormal drive system
Detached connector
Abnormal electric system
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Remedy
Push 7 to 10 times
Pull strongly
Feed fuel
Clean
Straighten fuel tube
Deteriorated fuel makes starting more difficult.
Replace with new one. (Recommended
replacement: 1 month)
Set throttle lever from medium speed to high
speed, and pull starter handle until engine
starts. Once engine starts, cutting tool
starts rotating. Pay full attention to cutting
tool.
If engine will not start still, remove spark plug,
make electrode dry, and reassemble them as
they originally are. Then, start as specified.
Attach securely
Clean
Adjust clearance
Replace
Make request for inspection and maintenance.
Make request for inspection and maintenance.
Make request for inspection and maintenance.
Perform warm-up operation
Set to "OPEN"
Clean
Clean
Make request for inspection and maintenance.
Make request for inspection and maintenance.
Remove foreign matter
Make request for inspection and maintenance.
Tighten securely
Make request for inspection and maintenance.
Adjust
Attach securely
Make request for inspection and maintenance.
Attach securely
Make request for inspection and maintenance.