Troubleshooting - Jetusa CX580 User Manual

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Troubleshooting

Running combustion engines in confined areas CAN KILL IN MINUTES. Engine
exhaust fumes contain carbon-monoxide – a deadly gas that you cannot smell or see.
NEVER run a combustion engine in confined areas EVEN IF windows and doors are open. ONLY run
combustion engines OUTDOORS and away from doors, windows and vents. • Petrol/fuel/gasoline is
extremely flammable – keep clear of naked flames or other ignition sources. The product is NOT supplied
with engine oil, although traces of oil from the manufacturing process may be present. It is essential to add
adequate engine oil of the correct type to the engine before use – see
Failure to add engine oil will void the product
inspection and maintenance unless specifically required. • The engine should be cool enough to touch before
performing maintenance activities. • Some maintenance activities described may be beyond the scope of
some users. For procedures that you are not comfortable with or have the tools or experience for, or if
problems persist after following all suggested actions, contact a service centre or qualified technician.
The following information may assist in identifying a problem and rectifying it.
Difficulty starting the engine.
Possible Fault
Lack of fuel
Engine "OFF"
Water pressure build-up in pump
Carbon build-up on spark plug
Spark plug faulty
Engine "flooded" with fuel
Not enough or too much engine oil
Engine starts but does not idle.
Possible Fault
Blocked air filter
Idle speed requires adjustment
E&OE
warranty. • Do not have the engine running during
Action
Check that there is fuel in the tank and the fuel tap is in the "ON" position. • To further check
if fuel is reaching the carburettor, remove the carburettor drain plug and check if fuel drains.
Ensure engine ON/OFF switch is in the "ON" position.
Squeeze and hold lance trigger until the water pressure is relieved before starting the
engine.
Remove the spark plug and clean any carbon from the electrodes before re-installing it.
Remove the spark plug, then reconnect the plug lead to it. Place fuel tap in the "OFF"
position and the engine ON/OFF switch in "ON" position. Touch the spark plug electrode to a
part of the engine crankcase, away from the spark plug hole, and attempt to start the engine
– a spark should be visible across the electrodes as the engine is rotated. If no spark is
visible, replace the spark plug.
Place the choke in "HOT" or "RUN" position. Leave the ON/OFF switch in the "OFF" position.
Pull the starter cord several times to assist clearing excess fuel from engine before
attempting to start engine.
Check oil level and ensure that the level is at or just below the recommended maximum
level.
Action
Check and clean the air filter.
Adjust idle speed until engine runs smoothly and at a reasonable speed when idling.
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