7.2 Engine stops during operation - no sparks
There are no sparks at the spark plug
Problem
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.
Problem
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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