Trouble Shooting - Tanaka TLE 550 Manuel D'utilisation

En 7. GEAR CASE, WIRES AND MUFFLER
a. The gear case is lubricated with multi-purpose grease. The level should be checked after
every 50 hrs. of use by removing check screw. (Fig. 24)
b. Adjust wire and throttle wire should be lubricated at both ends with a penetrating type oil
after every 20 hours of use.
c. Remove the muffler and clean out any excess carbon from the exhaust port or muffler intlet
every 100 hours of operation. (Fig. 25, 26)
8. STORAGE
a. Completely drain all fuel from tank, start engine and let it run at idle speed until fuel has
been cleared from fuel lines and carburetor.
b. Remove spark plug and put a slight amount of 2 cycle oil into the cylinder. Gently pull recoil
starter to evenly distribute oil, then re-install spark plug.
c. Store unit into a cool and dry place.

TROUBLE SHOOTING

a. Check for the following if the engine will not start:
- Stop switch is on.
- Fuel in fuel tank.
- Contaminated fuel.
- Properly connected fuel line.
- Kinked or damaged fuel line.
- Throttle lever is set in "START" position with lock button: for cold engine.
- Fouled or damaged spark plug.
- Loose or corroded spark plug or spark plug cap.
- Correct spark plug gap.
- Cold engine: choke lever is in "CHOKE" position.
- Warm engine: choke lever is in "RUN" position.
Fig. 24
38
NOTE: If engine has been flooded with too much fuel, move
choke lever to "RUN" position, release throttle lever to
"SLOW" position and continue to pull until eigine has
started.
b. Check for the following if unit loses power:
- Fouled or damaged sparke plug.
- Contaminated fuel.
- Kinked or damaged fuel line.
c. Check for the following if unit vibrates excessively:
- Loose connection of handles, handle holders and so on.
- Bent or damaged blade.
- Weeds on blade shaft.
- Fouled or damaged spark plug.
Fig. 25
Fig. 26