14
GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
The electric motor does
not start, and the battery
indicator LED flashes red.
The battery is not fully
charged or not inserted
correctly.
Charge the battery fully and insert it
correctly.
The motor does not start,
and the battery indicator
LED flashes yellow.
The battery is overheated.
Allow the battery to cool to room
temperature. Re-start the machine after
about 30 minutes.
The motor does not start,
and the battery indicator
LED flashes green.
Possible short circuit in the
electric motor or the motor
drive lines.
Check if there is a short circuit in the
electric motor or the motor drive lines
referring to page 41.
The motor does not start,
and the battery indicator
LED flashes red and green
alternatively.
The starting current is
excessive. The engine or
electric motor may be seized
or cannot rotate smoothly.
Check if the engine or the electric motor is
stuck and cannot rotate smoothly referring
to page 41.
The motor does not start,
and the battery indicator
LED is continuously on.
There is an open circuit from
the PCB output to the motor
connecting line.
Check if there is an open circuit occurs
from the PCB output to the motor
connecting line referring to page 41.
The electric motor starts,
but the engine does not
start.
The starter drive system is
broken.
Remove the electric starter. Replace the
drive system.
If drive system of the starter is in good
condition, the engine may be broken.
The engine does not start.
No spark or weak spark.
Clean or replace the spark plug. Reset the
spark plug gap 0.026”±0.002” (0.65±0.05
mm).
Check the gap between ignition coil and
flywheel. Make sure the gap is 0.012’’-
0.015’’ (0.30-0.40mm).
The air filter is blocked.
Clean the air filter.
The fuel tank valve is
blocked.
Remove the blockage or replace.
Incorrect lubricant/fuel.
Use correct lubricant/fuel.
The fuel tube is blocked or
broken.
Clean or replace.
Incorrect carburetor
adjustment.
Re-adjust the carburetor.
The carburetor is blocked.
Remove the blockage.
Excessive oil in carburetor.
Tighten the carburetor nut or replace the
carburetor washer.