Operator`s manual

TROUBLE SHOOTING
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NOTE: The possible causes have been listed in an order of frequency. Therefore
items should
be checked out in the same order as mentioned in the trouble
shooting guide.
SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS
Engine turns over but
1.
No fuel to the engine
Check the tank level and fill it up with correct
fails to start or starts
gas oil mixture. Check for possible clogging of
with difficulty
fuel line, item 4.
2. Flooded engine
Remove wet spark plugs, turn ignition to OFF
and crank engine several times. Install clean dry
spark plugs. Start engine following usual starting
procedure. If engine continues to flood, see your
dealer.
3. Spark plug/faulty ignition
Check that emergency cut·out switch is at the
upper position IONI and the tether cut-out switch
cap is snapped over the receptacle.
Check for fouled or defective spark plug. Discon-
nect spark plug wire, unscrew plug and remove
from cylinder head. Reconnect wire and ground
exposed plug on engine cowl, being careful to
hold away from spark plug hole. Follow engine
starting procedure and check for spark. If no
sparks appear, replace spark plug. If trouble per-
sists, contact your dealer.
4. Clogged fuel line (water or
Check condition and connections of fuel lines.
dirt) Check the cleanliness of fuel tank.
5. Incorrect carburetor
Contact your dealer.
adjustment
6. Too much oil in fuel
See the dealer for oil injection pump adjustment.
7. Engine timing
Engine timing may be defective or out of adjust-
ment. Contact your dealer.
8. Poor engine compression
Running with a lean fuel mixture may produce
excessive engine wear resulting in poor engine
compression. If this occurs, contact your dealer
at once.
Engine will not turn
1. Seized engine In the case of a seized engine contact your
manually dealer.
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