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.
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| Failure to operate primer pump |
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| Push 7 to 10 times. |
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| Low pulling speed of starter rope |
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| Pull strongly. |
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| Lack of fuel |
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| Clogged fuel filter |
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| Broken fuel tube |
| Straighten fuel tube |
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| Deteriorated fuel |
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| Deteriorated fuel makes starting more difficult. |
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| Replace with new one. (Recommended |
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| replacement: 1 month) |
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| Excessive suction of fuel |
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| speed, and pull starter handle until engine |
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| If engine will not start still, remove spark plug, |
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| make electrode dry, and reassemble them as |
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| Detached plug cap |
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| Attach securely |
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| Contaminated spark plug |
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| Abnormal clearance of spark plug |
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| Adjust clearance |
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| Other abnormality of spark plug |
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| Replace |
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| Abnormal carburetor |
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| Make request for inspection and maintenance. |
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| Starter rope cannot be pulled |
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| Abnormal drive system |
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| Insufficient |
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| Choke lever is set to “CLOSE” although engine |
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| Clogged fuel filter |
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| Engine stops soon |
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| Contaminated or clogged air cleaner |
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| Abnormal carburetor |
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| Abnormal drive system |
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| Detached throttle wire |
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| Abnormal drive system |
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| Engine does not stop. |
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| Detached connector |
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| Abnormal electric system |
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| Run engine at idling, and set choke |
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When the engine does not start after
If there is no abnormality found for the check items, open the throttle by about 1/3 and start the engine.
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