Homelite UT903650 manuel dutilisation Troubleshooting, Problem Possible Cause Solution, English

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	SOLUTION
Engine will not start.	Engine switch is OFF.	Turn engine switch to ON.
	No fuel.	Fill fuel tank.
	Lubricant level is low.	Check engine lubrincant level and fill,
		if necessary.
	Fuel valve is OFF.	Turn fuel valve ON.
	Spark plug faulty, fouled, or improperly	Replace spark plug.
	gapped.
	Choke lever is in RUN position.	Move choke lever to START position.
	Engine stored without treating or	Drain fuel and carburetor. Refuel with
	draining gasoline, or refueled with bad	fresh gasoline.
	gasoline.
Engine lacks power.	Fuel element clogged.	Check air filter element. Clean or ­replace
		as needed.
	Engine stored without treating or	Drain fuel and carburetor. Refuel with
	draining gasoline, or refueled with bad	fresh gasoline. If problem continues,
	gasoline.	contact your nearest authorized service
		center.
AC receptacle does not work.	Circuit breaker is OFF.	Turn ON the AC circuit breaker.
	Item plugged in is defective.	Try a different item.
Generator makes a “spark knock” or	An occasional light “knocking” or “ping-	Switch to a different brand of gasoline,
“pinging” noise.	ing” under heavy load is not a cause	making sure that the octane rating
	for concern. However, if the knocking	is 86 or higher. If problem continues,
	or pinging occurs under normal load	contact your nearest authorized service
	at a steady engine speed, the problem	center.
	may be with the brand of gasoline be-
	ing used.

If problem persists after trying the above solutions, contact your nearest authorized service center for assistance.

The following symptoms may indicate problems that will affect the emissions level of the unit:   Hard starting or stalling after starting

 Rough idle

 Misfiring or backfiring under load  Afterburning (backfiring)

 Black exhaust smoke or high fuel consumption

If you encounter any of these symptoms, have the unit inspected and repaired by the nearest authorized service center.

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