Patriot LM 40 PP Gebrauchsanleitung Seite 64

11. TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
Engine does not
start
Engine difficult to
start or loses
power
Engine operates
erratically
Engine skips at
high speed
PROBABLE CAUSE
Fuel tank is empty
Air cleaner element is dirty
Spark plug loose
Spark plug wire loose or
disconnected from plug
Spark plug gap is incorrect
Spark plug is defective
Engine is flooded with fuel
Faulty ignition module
Dirt, water, or stale fuel tank
Vent hole in fuel tank cap is
plugged
Air cleaner element is dirty
Spark plug is defective
Spark plug gap is incorrect.
Air cleaner element is dirty
Gap between electrodes of spark
plug is too close
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Fill tank with fuel: refer to ENGINE
OWNERS MANUAL
Clean air cleaner element: refer to
ENGINE OWNERS MANUAL
Tighten spark plug to 25-30Nm
Install spark plug wire on spark plug
Set gap between electrodes at 0.7 to
0.8mm
Install new, correctly gapped plug: refer
to ENGINE OWNERS MANUAL
Remove excess fuel in the engine: refer
to ENGINE OWNERS MANUAL
Contact the authorized service center
Drain fuel and clean tank. Fill tank with
clean, fresh fuel
Clean or replace fuel tank cap
Clean air cleaner element
Install new, correctly gapped plug: refer
to ENGINE OWNERS MANUAL
Set gap between electrodes at 0.7 to
0.8mm
Clean air cleaner element: refer to
ENGINE OWNERS MANUAL
Set gap between electrodes at 0.7 to
0.8mm
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