Tanaka TCH 24EAP Mode D'emploi page 11

TROUBLESHOOTING
Use the inspections in the table below if the tool does not operate normally. If this does not remedy the problem, consult
your dealer or the Tanaka dealer.
Condition
Fuel
system
Engine does not
start
Electrical
system
Other
Fuel
system
Engine starts
but cuts out
straightaway
Electrical
system
Engine is apt to
cut out
Other
Abnormal vibration
Cause
Fuel tank is empty or fuel level is low
Fuel tank contains old fuel (off ensive
odor)
Too much fuel is absorbed and spark
plug is wet
Fuel fi lter is clogged with dirt
Fuel pipe is bent or disconnected
Carburetor malfunction
Stop switch lead has short-circuited
Spark plug is dirty
Electrode gap is too big
Poor connection between high tension
cable and spark plug
Electrical system malfunction
Muffl er exhaust port is clogged with
carbon
Fuel tank is empty or fuel level is low
Fuel tank contains old fuel (off ensive
odor)
Two-cycle oil has not been added
Choke lever is in START position
Air has got into fuel system
Carburetor malfunction
Ignition failure
Spark plug failure
Electrical system failure
Engine overheating
Wrong spark plug model
Dirty air cleaner
Carbon clogging (muffl er exhaust port)
Insuffi cient compression (piston, piston
ring, cylinder)
Handle, handle bracket or other
fastening part is loose
Blade is bent or damaged
Grease level is low in the gear case
Blade clearance is too large
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Remedy
Fill the fuel tank with the correct fuel mix
(25:1-50:1)
Replace with new fuel
1. Disconnect the spark plug and allow to dry
2. Pull the starter handle 5 or 6 times to
remove the surplus fuel
3. Attach the spark plug
4. Set the choke lever to RUN position and
pull the starter handle
Clean the fuel fi lter
Ensure that the fuel fl ows smoothly
Contact Tanaka dealer
Contact Tanaka dealer
Replace or clean the spark plug
Adjust the gap to 0.6mm
Reconnect
Contact Tanaka dealer
Contact Tanaka dealer
Fill the fuel tank with the correct fuel mix
(25:1-50:1)
Replace with new fuel
Contact Tanaka dealer
Set the choke lever to RUN position
Reconnect the fuel pipe or joint
Contact Tanaka dealer
Replace with new spark plug
Contact Tanaka dealer
Replace with designated part
See "SPECIFICATIONS"
Clean
Clean
Contact Tanaka dealer
Check and tighten
Contact Tanaka dealer
Refi ll the grease
See "maintenance of Gear case"
Adjust the blade clearance
See "maintenance of Cutting blade"
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