9.3 Engine malfunctions
Malfunction
Possible cause
Remedy
Engine does not
start
Fuel tank empty
Check, fill up if necessary
Fuel valve closed
Open the fuel valve
Fuel system clogged
Clean the fuel screen
Check the fuel screen in the carburettor
Have checked by qualified expert per-
sonnel
Set the starter switch to “OFF” position
Set the starter switch to “ON” position
Engine oil level too low
Check the engine oil level, correct if nec-
essary
No ignition spark
Clean the spark plug, replace if neces-
sary
Starter switch defective
Have checked by qualified expert per-
sonnel
No fuel in carburettor
Check the fuel supply
Have checked by qualified expert per-
sonnel
Engine does not
crank when oper-
ating the recoil
starter
Recoil starter defective
Replace the recoil starter
Spring broken
Replace the recoil starter
Starter rope of
recoil starter does
not return to initial
position
Recoil starter dirty
Clean the recoil starter
Insufficient pre-tension of the spring
Check the pre-tension of the spring,
adjust if necessary
Spring broken
Replace the recoil starter
Low engine power
Air filter clogged
Clean the air filter, replace if necessary
Throttle cable defective
Have checked by qualified expert per-
sonnel
Engine defective
Have checked by qualified expert per-
sonnel
Carburettor defective
Have checked by qualified expert per-
sonnel
Engine overheats
Lack of cooling air
Clean the air filter, replace if necessary
Cleaning the cooling fins and the cooling
air intake openings
Engine stops
Fuel system clogged
Clean the fuel screen
Check the fuel screen in the carburettor
Have checked by qualified expert per-
sonnel
Fuel tank empty
Check, fill up if necessary
Troubleshooting – Engine malfunctions
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Summary of Contents for DRP20
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Page 7: ...1 Introduction Introduction DRP20 7...
Page 11: ...2 Technical data Technical data DRP20 11...
Page 15: ...3 Concerning your safety Concerning your safety DRP20 15...
Page 39: ...4 Indicators and control elements Indicators and control elements DRP20 39...
Page 42: ...Indicators and control elements Engine DRP20 42...
Page 43: ...5 Checks prior to start up Checks prior to start up DRP20 43...
Page 49: ...6 Operation Operation DRP20 49...
Page 59: ...7 Loading transporting the machine Loading transporting the machine DRP20 59...
Page 64: ...Loading transporting the machine Transport wheels DRP20 64...
Page 65: ...8 Maintenance Maintenance DRP20 65...
Page 99: ...9 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting DRP20 99...
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Page 107: ...10 Disposal Disposal DRP20 107...
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