Troubleshooting And Remedies - Agria 1400 FARMBOY Operating Instructions Manual

6. Troubleshooting
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Observe safety instructions! Have all serious malfunctions on the machine or engine repaired
by your agria workshop. They have the proper tools. Improper repairs can only add to the damage.
Problem Possible cause
Engine - Spark plug connector not connected
does not start - Choke is not in position CHOKE
- Fuel tank empty or poor fuel
- Fuel line clogged
- Defective spark plug
- Engine too much fuel
("flooded engine")
- Inleaked air due to loose caburetor
and suction line
Misfirings in - Engine running in CHOKE range
engine - Loose ignition cable
- Clogged fuel line or poor fuel
- Vent opening in fuel tank cap clogged
- Water or dirt in fuel system
- Air filter clogged
- Carburetor misadjusted
Excessive - Low engine oil level
temperature - Impaired cooling
in engine
- Air filter clogged
- Carburetor misadjusted
Misfirings - Short firing intervals
in engine - Incorrect idle mixture
at high speeds
Engine - Firing interval too long,
frequently defective spark plug
stalls - Air filter clogged
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in idle - Carburetor misadjusted
Engine - Speed control linkages
does not run clogged or jammed
smoothly
Engine - Speed control and engine stop
does not stop are not adjusted properly
when set
to stop
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Remedy
Connect spark plug connector
Set Choke-lever to position "CHOKE"
Fill fresh fuel
Clean fuel line
Clean, adjust or exchange spark plug
Dry and clean spark plug and
start at FULL THROTTLE
Tighten fastening screws
Set CHOKE-lever to operating position
Firmly connect spark plug connector to
spark plug, fix ignition cable retaining device
Clean fuel line, fill fresh fuel
Exchange fuel tank cap
Drain fuel and fill fresh fuel
Clean air filter or exchange
Re-adjust carburetor
Refill oil immediately
Clean cooling fan grille,
clean internal cooling fins
Clean air filter
Re-adjust carburetor
Adjust spark plug
Adjust carburetor
Adjust or replace spark plug
Clean air filter
Re-adjust carburetor
Clean speed control linkages
Adjust speed control
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