Tanaka TLE-550 - Manual (Page 12)

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Owner’s Manual TLE-550
VI. TROUBLESHOOTING
a. Check for the following if the engine will not start:
- Stop switch is on.
- Fuel in fuel tank.
- Contaminated fuel.
- Properly connected fuel line.
- Kinked or damaged fuel line.
- Throttle lever is set in "START" position with lock button for cold engine.
- Fouled or damaged spark plug.
- Loose or corroded spark plug or spark plug cap.
- Correct spark plug gap.
- Cold engine : choke lever is in "CHOKE" position.
- Warm engine : choke lever is in "RUN" position.
NOTE: If engine has been flooded with too much fuel, move choke lever to "RUN" position, release throttle lever to
"SLOW" position and continue to pull until engine has started.
b. Check for the following if unit loses power:
- Fouled or damaged spark plug.
- Contaminated fuel.
- Kinked or damaged fuel line.
c. Check for the following if unit vibrates excessively:
- Loose connection of handles, handle holders and so on.
- Bent or damaged blade.
- Weeds on blade shaft.
- Fouled or damaged spark plug.
VII. Optional
Blade Name Teeth Material Thickness Diameter Suitable for
B8/9/2.4 8 SK-5 2.4 230/9 TLE-550