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7. TROUBLESHOOTING
CAUSE RECOMMENDATION
MOTOR START FAILURE
Starter button in “OFF”.
Place in the “ON/RUN” position.
No fuel in the tank.
Fill the tank.
Closed fuel stopcock.
Open the stopcock.
Fuel tank filter or hose
Clean the filter and the fuel line.
obstructed.
Flooding.
Close the main carburetor needle and try to start the motor until the first
explosions, then turn the needle one turn (open). (if necessary)
Short-circuited, worn or dirty spark plug.
Install a new spark plug.
Broken spark plug (broken or cracked porcelain,
Install a new spark plug.
broken electrodes).
Cable from the magneto short-circuited or
Replace the cable or connect it to the spark plug.
disconnected from the spark plug.
Inoperative magneto (no spark).
Contact the nearest authorized representative.
MOTOR DIFFICULT TO START
Water in the fuel or incorrect blend.
Drain the fuel and replace.
Too much oil in the fuel blend.
Drain and replace the fuel with the correct blend.
Flooded motor or not enough fuel.
If flooded after several attempts to start, follow the instructions
indicated in the previous section. If there’s not enough fuel, position the
primer closer to the closed position and try to start two or three times.
Leakage through gaskets (carburetor or red gasket). Replace the gaskets.
Weak spark.
Contact the nearest authorized representative.
Dirt in the fuel line/carburetor.
Dismantle and clean.
Carburetor not properly adjusted.
See the adjustment screws.
Losses through seals.
Replace the seals.
Weak spark.
Contact the manufacturer or nearest authorized representative.
FAILURES IN THE MOTOR
Dirt in the fuel line/carburetor.
Dismantle and clean.
Carburetor not properly adjusted.
See adjustment screws, section.
Dirty, broken or distant spark plug electrode.
Clean or replace the spark plug by adjusting the distance as per the
specifications.
Weak or intermittent spark.
Contact the nearest authorized representative.
THE MOTOR LOSES POWER
Obstructed air filter.
Clean the air filter.
Carburetor off center.
See fuel regulation screws.
Obstructed muffler.
Clean all carbon from the muffler.
Obstructed exhaust valves.
Remove the muffler, rotate the motor until the piston is in the lower
position. Use a wooden spatula or wireless tool to remove all carbon
from the exhaust outlet. Be careful not to damage the piston or cylinder
walls. Clean any carbon remains with compressed air. Turn the motor on
a bit to remove all carbon, then install the muffler with the seal.
Low compression.
Contact the nearest authorized representative.
Inner carburetor filter or line obstructed
Change the line filter or dismantle the carburetor to clean the filter.
IMPORTANT:
Read the motor user manual for more information.
