TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM

CAUSE

ACTION

Engine will not start

 

 

User error

Fuel valve closed

Open the fuel valve

 

Choke valve open

Close the choke with cold engine

 

Engine switch in OFF position

Turn the engine switch to ON

Fuel system

Fuel tank empty

Fill with fuel

 

Machine stored without observing

Clean tank, sludge reservoir and

 

proper procedure from chapter

empty carburetor, fill the tank with

 

“Storage/Winter storage”

fresh fuel

 

Contamination, water or ice in fuel

Clean tank, sludge reservoir and

 

system

empty carburetor, fill the tank with

 

 

fresh fuel

 

Carburetor problems

Contact an authorized service

 

 

workshop

Spark plug

Wrong spark plug type

Replace the spark plug

 

Build-up on electrodes, short circuit

Check electrode gap and clean or

 

 

replace spark plug

 

Gasoline or oil on the spark plug

Clean the spark plug, air the engine

 

 

out and start with full throttle

 

Loose spark plug

Check spark plug connection

No spark after checking spark plug

Faulty engine switch, cable or

Contact an authorized service

 

ignition

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Low compression

Serious interior engine damage or

Contact an authorized service

 

faulty valves

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Engine is weak or runs unevenly

 

 

Air filter

Clogged air filter

Clean or replace the air filter

Fuel system

Machine stored without observing

Clean tank, sludge reservoir and

 

proper procedure from chapter

empty carburetor, fill the tank with

 

“Storage/Winter storage”

fresh fuel

Blue or blue-white exhaust

Contaminated or incorrect fuel

Clean tank, sludge reservoir and

 

 

empty carburetor, fill the tank with

 

 

proper fuel

Black exhaust

Choke left on

Open choke valve

 

Clogged air filter

Clean or replace the air filter

 

Carburetor problems

Contact an authorized service

 

 

workshop

Ignition system

Wrong spark plug type

Replace the spark plug

 

Build-up on electrodes, short circuit

Check electrode gap and clean or

 

 

replace spark plug

 

Faulty ignition unit

Contact an authorized service

 

 

workshop

Low compression

Serious interior engine damage or

Contact an authorized service

 

faulty valves

workshop

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Husqvarna SG13B manual Troubleshooting, Engine will not start, Engine is weak or runs unevenly