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PROBLEM |
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POSSIBLE CAUSES |
|
ACTION |
|
MOTOR
WILL NOT START
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1.
Empty fuel tank
|
1.
Open fuel tank carefully to release any
pressure and fill tank.
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2.
Incorrect fuel/oil mix.
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2.
Drain tank and fill with correct mixture.
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3.
Control switch in stop position.
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3.
Set to 1.
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4.
Choke lever in Run position.
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4.
Set
to Start position.
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5.
Oiled up spark plug.
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5.
Remove
and clean or replace and check fuel/oil
mixture.
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6.
Air filter choked.
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6.
Clean
or replace.
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7.
Fuel filter choked.
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7.
Clean
or replace.
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8.
Decompression Button not closing.
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8.
Remove
and clean or replace.
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PROBLEM
|
POSSIBLE
CAUSES |
ACTION |
|
MOTOR
STOPS DURING USE
|
1.
Empty fuel tank.
|
1.
As above.
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|
2.
Idle speed too low.
|
2.
Adjust
idle speed screw.
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3.
Air filter choked.
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3.
As
above.
|
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4.
Fuel filter choked.
|
4.
As
above.
|
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5.
Decompression Button activated.
|
5.
Restart
as normal.
|
| PROBLEM |
POSSIBLE
CAUSES |
ACTION |
|
MOTOR
SMOKES BADLY
|
1.
Too much oil in fuel/oil mixture.
|
1.
Drain
fuel tank and refill with correct mix.
|
| PROBLEM |
POSSIBLE
CAUSES |
ACTION |
| UNABLE
TO ENGAGE GEARS |
1.
Idle speed too high. |
1.
Adjust
idle speed screw. |
| 2.
Damaged selector pin. |
|
2.
Remove
gear selector and check pin. |
| 3.
Broken or damaged gears. |
3.
Empty gearbox oil and inspect gears. |
| PROBLEM |
POSSIBLE
CAUSES |
ACTION |
| MOTOR
OVERHEATS OR SEIZES UP |
1.
Straight petrol/gasoline used. |
1.
Allow
to cool and check cylinder & piston for
damage. |
| 2.
Cooling ducts in cylinder blocked. |
2.
Clean
until clear. |
| 3.
Worn or damaged cylinder/piston assembly. |
3.
Dismantle
and renew parts. |
| PROBLEM |
POSSIBLE
CAUSES |
ACTION |
|
IMPACT
OVERHEATS OR SEIZES UP
|
1.
Damaged gearbox bearings. |
1.
Strip
and replace. |
| 2.
Damaged or broken gears. |
2.
As
above. |
| 3.
Insufficient oil in gearbox. |
3.
Inspect
inner parts then fill with oil. |
| 4.
Broken hammer or anvil lug. |
4.
Strip
and replace broken parts. |
| PROBLEM |
POSSIBLE
CAUSES |
ACTION |
| WRENCH
HAS REDUCED PERFORMANCE |
1.
Worn or damaged hammer/anvil parts. |
1.
Check
strike faces and inner hammer parts. |
| 2.
Air filter blocked. |
2.
Clean
or replace. |
| 3.
Fuel filter blocked. |
3.
Clean
or replace. |
| 4.
Clutch slipping. |
4.
Strip
and check clutch and clutch ring for wear. |
