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Malfunctions

Possible causes

Remedy

Starter motor does not operate

Fault in the electrical system:

 

 

or engine does not turn over.

- Battery and/or other cables

Check electrical system and its

 

incorrectly connected up.

component.

 

- Cable connections loose and/or

See also the workshop manual.

 

oxidised.

 

 

 

- Battery faulty and/or flat.

 

 

 

- Starter motor faulty.

 

 

 

- Faulty relays, monitoring element.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine cuts out of its own

Fuel supply interrupted

 

 

accord during operation.

- Tank has run empty.

Add fuel.

 

- Fuel filter blocked.

Change fuel filter.

 

- Tank venting inadequate.

Ensure adequte tank venting.

 

- Air in the fuel system.

Check fuel system for penetration of air.

 

 

Check air vent valve.

 

Mechanical faults.

Contact a ROBIN service station.

FRANÇAISE

Engine output and speed both drop. Fuel supply interrupted: - Tank has run empty. - Fuel filter blocked.

- Tank breathing inadequate. - Air in the fuel system.

- Speed control lever does not remain in desired position.

Add fuel. Change fuel filter.

Provide adequate tank breathing. Check fuel system for penetration of air.

Check air vent valve.

Lock the lever into position.

ESPAÑOL

Engine output and speed fall,

Air cleaner contaminated.

Clean or renew the air cleaner.

black smoke from exhaust.

 

 

 

Valve clearances incorrect.

Adjust valve clearances.

 

Injector not functioning.

See workshop manual.

 

 

 

Engine becomes very hot.

Too much lubricating oil

Drain off lubricating oil as far as

Indicator lamp for cylinder

in engine.

upper mark on dipstick.

temperature comes on.

Inadequate cooling:

 

 

 

 

- Contamination of entire

Clean cooling air zone.

 

cooling air zone.

 

 

- Air duct panels not

Check cooling air deflector plates

 

properly sealed.

and shafts for completeness and

 

 

airtight seal.

 

 

 

Moisture condensate emerging

Operation off load for a

Operate the machine at about

from exhaust.

prolonged period.

70 % load until moisture no longer

 

 

emerges from the exhaust.

 

 

 

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