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F-10

TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR

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Observe Safety Guidelines detailed in the beginning of this manual.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROBLEMS

 

POSSIBLE AREAS OF

RECOMMENDED

 

 

(SYMPTOMS)

 

MISADJUSTMENT(S)

COURSE OF ACTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENGINE PROBLEMS

 

 

Engine will not stop running.

1.

The piercing stop switch may not

1. Be sure the piercing stop switch

 

 

 

be contacting the spark plug.

is securely mounted to the

 

 

 

Make certain that the pointed

engine.

 

 

 

 

end of the lever firmly contacts

 

 

 

 

 

the spark plug tip.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine runs erratically or stops run-

1.

Check the spark plug boot and

1. The engine may require service

ning.

 

 

wire for loose or faulty connec-

to the head or carburetor.

 

 

 

 

tion.

 

2. The fuel pump may be faulty.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. The spark plug may

be faulty.

Consult Robin/Subaru.

 

 

 

 

Replace.

 

 

 

 

 

3. The fuel and air mixture may be

 

 

 

 

 

out of adjustment.

Consult

 

 

 

 

 

Robin/Subaru owner’s manual.

 

 

 

 

4. The fuel supply may

be con-

 

 

 

 

 

taminated with water.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine sputters but will not start.

1.

The spark plug may be faulty.

Consult Robin/Subaru owner’s

 

 

2.

The fuel supply may be contami-

manual.

 

 

 

 

nated with water.

 

 

 

 

 

3. The air filter may be

clogged.

 

 

 

 

 

Replace.

 

 

 

 

 

4. The fuel and air mixture may be

 

 

 

 

 

out of adjustment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Manual backgroundCAUTION

If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call 1-888-935-3877.

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