7.2 Engine stops during operation - no sparks
There are no sparks at the spark plug
Symptom/Category Cause
Solution
Engine suddenly
stops
The switch is accidentally set to off
Set the switch to the left position
The plug cap is not attached
Attach the plug cap fully
The switch cable or high-voltage cable is
worn
Replace
Internal fault in the coil
Replace
The engine has burned out
Disassemble and repair
The air flow filter is blocked
Clean
Engine speed gradu-
ally decreases and
the engine stops
There is no fuel
Fill with fuel
There is a blockage in the carburetor
Clean
There is water in the fuel
Empty the fuel tank, clean the inner surface
of the tank and then fill with good quality fuel
Engine speed sud-
denly increases, and
then the engine stops
There is no fuel
Fill with fuel
There is a blockage in the carburetor
Clean
7.3 Engine stops during operation
Remove the spark plug from the cylinder. Hold the
cylinder and pull the starter to see if there are sparks
between the spark plug electrodes.
Symptom/Category Cause
Solution
Engine suddenly
stops
The engine runs lean
Adjust, repair or replace the carburetor
Dirt causes blockage in the air flow. This de-
creases the temperature of the engine
Clean
Dirt on the cylinder fin causes blockage
Clean
Low quality fuel is used
Replace with good quality fuel
There is carbon in the combustion chamber
(run-on occurs)
Clean
The edge of the spark plug is red hot
Champion RCJ 6Y/NGK BPMR 7A: Adjust to
0.5 mm
Switch
The switch is defective
Replace
The cable is broken
Replace
There is an internal fault in the ignition mod-
ule
Replace
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