Engine Malfunctions - Fayat Group BOMAG BP 10/35 Service Manual

5.2 Engine malfunctions

Malfunction Possible cause
Engine does not Fuel tank empty
start
Fuel valve closed
Fuel system clogged
Set the starter switch to "OFF" position
Engine oil level too low
No ignition spark
Starter switch defective
No fuel in carburettor
Engine does not Recoil starter defective
crank when oper-
Spring broken
ating the recoil
starter
Starter rope of Recoil starter dirty
recoil starter does
Insufficient pre-tension of the spring
not return to initial
position
Spring broken
Low engine power Air filter clogged
Throttle cable defective
Engine defective
Carburettor defective
Engine overheats Lack of cooling air
Engine stops Fuel system clogged
Fuel tank empty
BP 10/35 / BP 12/40 / BP 12/50 / BVP 10/36 / BVP 12/50 / BVP 18/45
Troubleshooting – Engine malfunctions
Remedy
Check, fill up if necessary
Open the fuel valve
Clean the fuel screen
Check the fuel screen in the carburettor
Have checked by qualified expert per-
sonnel
Set the starter switch to "ON" position
Check the engine oil level, correct if nec-
essary
Clean the spark plug, replace if neces-
sary
Have checked by qualified expert per-
sonnel
Check the fuel supply
Have checked by qualified expert per-
sonnel
Replace the recoil starter
Replace the recoil starter
Clean the recoil starter
Check the pre-tension of the spring,
adjust if necessary
Replace the recoil starter
Clean the air filter, replace if necessary
Have checked by qualified expert per-
sonnel
Have checked by qualified expert per-
sonnel
Have checked by qualified expert per-
sonnel
Clean the air filter, replace if necessary
Cleaning the cooling fins and the cooling
air intake openings
Clean the fuel screen
Check the fuel screen in the carburettor
Have checked by qualified expert per-
sonnel
Check, fill up if necessary
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