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9. Troubleshooting guide
Warning: Switch off the engine and pull out the ignition cable before making any checks or adjustments.
Warning: If, after making an adjustment or repair to the engine, you let it run for a few minutes, remember
that the exhaust and other parts will get hot. Do not touch these parts as these may burn you.
Fault Possible causes Remedy
The unit does not operate smoothly
and vibrates intensively
- Bolts loose
- Spark plug defective
- Check bolts
- Replace spark plug
The engine does not start - Throttle lever in wrong position
- Spark plug defective
- Fuel tank empty
- Petrol cock closed
- Check setting
- Replace spark plug
- Top up fuel
- Open petrol cock
Engine does not run smoothly - Air filter dirty
- Spark plug soiled or defective
- Clean the air filter
- Clean or replace the spark plug
Drive power falls - Clutch play too large
- V-belt loose
- Adjust clutch cable
- Contact authorized customer
service
The engine will not start or dies
after a short period of time
- Spark plug foul
- No fuel
- Clean or replace spark plug
(electrode spacing 0.6 mm)
- Top up fuel
