Identification Of Faults - GGP HTM60 Operator's Manual

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EN
The machine must be preserved in a dry area,
protected from all weather conditions and with
the blade protection device correctly fitted.
PROLONGED IDLE PERIODS
IMPORTANT
used for a period of more than 2-3 months it is
recommended to follow some advice to avoid
difficulty when you wish to use the machine and
to prevent permanent damage to the engine.
• Storage
Before storing the machine:
– Empty the fuel tank.
– Start the engine and allow it to tick over until it
comes to a halt, so that it uses all the fuel that
is left in the carburettor.

8. IDENTIFICATION OF FAULTS

PROBLEM
1) The engine
will not start
or will not
keep running
2) The engine starts
but is lacking
in power
3) The engine runs
irregularly and lacks
in power when
revved
4) The engine gives
off an excessive
amount of smoke
MAINTENANCE AND PRESERVATION / IDENTIFICATION OF FAULTS
If the machine will not be
LIKELY CAUSE
– Incorrect starting procedure
– Dirty spark plug or incorrect distance
between the electrodes
– Air filter clogged
– Carburation problems
– Air filter clogged
– Carburation problems
– Dirty spark plug or incorrect
distance between the electrodes
– Carburation problems
– Incorrect composition
of the fuel mix
– Carburation problems
– Allow the engine to cool down and remove the
spark plug.
– Pour a a teaspoon of (new) 2-stroke engine oil
into the spark plug slot.
– Pull the starter wire a couple of times to dis-
tribuite the oil in the cylinder.
– Replace the spark plug with the piston in the
dead end upper position (visibile from the
spark plug slot when the piston is at maximum
stroke).
• Restarting work
When you wish to start using the machine again:
– Remove the spark plug.
– Pull the starter wire a couple of times to elim-
inate all excess oil.
– Check the spark plug as described in chapter
"Checking the spark plug".
– Prepare the machine as indicated in the para-
graph entitled "Preparing for work".
SOLUTION
– Follow the instructions
(see chap. 5)
– Check the spark plug
(see chap. 7)
– Clean and/or replace the filter
(see chap. 7)
– Contact your Retailer
– Clean and/or replace the filter
(see chap. 7)
– Contact your Retailer
– Check the spark plug
(see chap. 7)
– Contact your Retailer
– Prepare the fuel mix according to
the instructions (see chap. 4)
– Contact your Retailer