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10. TROUBLESHOOTING
NOTE
If troubleshooting does not resolve the problem, please contact the dealer.
Use only original parts approved by the manufacturer, otherwise a hazard risk arises.
Problem
Starting Difficulty
No Spark
Starting Difficulty
Weak Spark
Starting Difficulty
Normal Fuel but Weak
Compression
Motor Does Not Come Up To
Speed
Runs Out of Power
Noisy Engine
Leaking Carburetor
Starting Difficulty
Possible Cause
Worn, Damaged or Carbon
deposits on the spark plug
Defective ignition coil,
Flywheel magneto too weak
Too much fuel in the
combustion chamber, poor
fuel or water in tank
Blocked fuel line
Worn piston rings
Spark plug not tightened
correctly
Choke is in 'cold start' position
Exhaust is blocked
Weak spark
Valve clearance too large
Blocked fuel lines
Incorrect spark plug gap
Incorrect choke position
Crankshaft Damage
Failure of non-return valve
Worn carburetor gasket
Stale fuel
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Possible Corrective Action
Clean or replace the spark
plug.
Set the gap to 0.6-0.7mm
Replace the ignition coil or
flywheel
Remove spark plug and dry
Replace fuel
Clean the carburetor and fuel
lines
Clean the carburetor and fuel
lines
Replace piston rings
Tighten spark plug to 12-
15Nm
Open choke
Clear exhaust
Check or replace ignition coil
and flywheel
Adjust valve clearance
Clear fuel lines
Check and adjust the spark
plug gap to 0.6-0.7mm
Adjust choke position
Replace crankshaft
Replace non-return valve
Replace gasket or carburetor
Drain and replace with fresh
40:1 unleaded petrol and
semi-synthetic 2 stroke oil
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