DeWalt ENGINES DW177F - Manual (Page 14)

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English
FrEE WarnInG labEl rEplacEMEnt: If your warning labels
become illegible or are missing, call 1-800-4-D
e WALT for a free
replacement.
Troubleshooting Guide
This section provides a list of the more frequently encountered
malfunctions, their causes and corrective actions. The operator or
maintenance personnel can perform some corrective actions, and
others may require the assistance of a qualified D
e WALT technician
or your dealer.
Problem Code
Engine will not start ........................ 1,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,19
Engine does not continue to
run after starting ..................................................................
................................................................ 1,3,5,6,9,10,12,19
Knocking noise ................................................................ 14
Over speed or low speed .................................. 15.16,17,18
Low power...................................................... 2,10,13,14,18
Code Possible Cause Possible solution
1 Low or no fuel Add fuel
2 Bad fuel Drain fuel tank and replace with
fresh, clean, regular unleaded
gasoline with a minimum of
86 octane
3 Low oil Add oil
4 On/Off switch is in
the OFF position Place in ON position
5 Choke in the wrong
position Adjust choke accordingly
6 Fuel valve in
CLOSED position Place in OPEN position
7 Low battery
(if equipped) Charge the battery
8 Faulty spark plug Replace spark plug
9 Spark plug cap
loose Attach spark plug cap securely