Owners manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Use the inspections in the table below if the tool does not operate normally. If this does not remedy the
problem, consult your dealer or the Hitachi Authorized Service Center.
Condition Cause Remedy
Engine does
not start
Fuel
system
Fuel tank is empty or fuel level is
low
Fill the fuel tank with the correct fuel mix
(25:1-50:1)
Fuel tank contains old fuel (off ensive
odor)
Replace with new fuel
Too much fuel is absorbed and
spark plug is wet
1.
Disconnect the spark plug and allow
to dry
2. Pull the starter handle 5 or 6 times to
remove the surplus fuel
3. Attach the spark plug
4. Set the choke lever to RUN position
and pull the starter handle
Fuel fi lter is clogged with dirt Clean the fuel fi lter
Fuel pipe is bent or disconnected Ensure that the fuel fl ows smoothly
Carburetor malfunction
Contact Hitachi Authorized Service
Centers
Electrical
system
Stop switch lead has short-
circuited
Contact Hitachi Authorized Service
Centers
Spark plug is dirty Replace or clean the spark plug
Electrode gap is too big Adjust the gap to 0.6 mm
Poor connection between high
tension cable and spark plug
Reconnect
Electrical system malfunction
Contact Hitachi Authorized Service
Centers
Other
Muffl er exhaust port is clogged
with carbon
Contact Hitachi Authorized Service
Centers for repair
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