Powerplus POW63753 LAWNMOWER 118CC 400MM EN - Manual (Page 15)

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10 TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Probable cause Corrective action
Engine does not
start Throttle chock not in the
correct position for the
prevailing conditions. Move throttle chock to correct position
Fuel tank is em pty. Fill tank with fuel: refer to ENGINE
OWNERS MANUAL.
Air cleaner element is dirty. Clean air cleaner element: refer to ENGINE
OWNERS MANUAL
Spark plug loose. Tighten spark plug to 25-30 Nm.
Spark plug wire loose or
disconnected from plug. Install spark plug wire on spark plug.
Spark plug gap is incorrect. Set gap between electrodes at 0.7 to 0.8mm
Spark plug is defective Install new, correctly gapped plug: refer to
ENGINE OWNERS MANUAL
Carburetor is flooded with
fuel Remove air cleaner element and pull starter
rope continuously until carburetor clears
itself and install air cleaner element.
Faulty ignition module Contact the service agent.
Engine difficult
to start or loses
power. Dirt, water, or stale fuel
tank. Drain fuel and clean tank. Fill tank with
clean, fresh fuel
Vent hole in fuel tank cap
is plugged. Clean or replace fuel tank cap.
Air cleaner element is dirty. Clean air cleaner element.
Engine operates
erratically. Spark plug is defective. Install new, correctly gapped plug: refer to
ENGINE OWNERS MANUAL
Spark plug gap is incorrect. Set gap between electrodes at 0.7 to 0.8mm
Air cleaner element is dirty. Clean air cleaner element: refer to ENGINE
OWNERS MANUAL
Engine idles
poorly. Air cleaner element is dirty. Clean air cleaner element: refer to ENGINE
OWNERS MANUAL
Air slots in engine shroud
are blocked. Remove debris from shots.
Cooling fins and air
passages under engine
blower housing are
blocked. Remove debris from cooling fins and air
passages.
Engine idles
poorly. Gap between electrodes of
spark plug is too close. Set gap between electrodes at 0.7 to 0.8mm
Engine
overheats Cooling air flow is
restricted. Remover any debris from slots in shroud,
blower housing, air passages
Incorrect spark plug. Install FGRTC spark plug and cooling fins
on engine
Mower vibrates
abnormally Cutting assembly is loose. Tighten blade
Cutting assembly is
unbalanced Balance blade.