Troubleshooting Guide - DeWalt DW168F Instruction Manual

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Troubleshooting Guide

This section provides a list of the more frequently encountered
malfunctions, their causes and corrective actions. The operator or
maintenance personnel can perform some corrective actions, and
others may require the assistance of a qualified D
or your dealer.
Problem
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Engine will not start ........................ 1,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,19
Engine does not continue to
run after starting ..................................................................
................................................................ 1,3,5,6,9,10,12,19
Knocking noise ................................................................ 14
Over speed or low speed .................................. 15.16,17,18
Low power...................................................... 2,10,13,14,18
Code Possible Cause
1 Low or no fuel
2 Bad fuel
3 Low oil
4 On/Off switch is in
the OFF position
5 Choke in the wrong
position
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6 Fuel valve in
CLOSED position
7 Low battery
(if equipped)
8 Faulty spark plug
9 Spark plug cap
loose
14
Code
Possible solution
Add fuel
Drain fuel tank and replace with
fresh, clean, regular unleaded
gasoline with a minimum of
86 octane
Add oil
Place in ON position
Adjust choke accordingly
Place in OPEN position
Charge the battery
Replace spark plug
Attach spark plug cap securely