Tanaka TCG27EBSP Owner's Manual - Page 17

English Condition Fuel system Engine starts but cuts out straightaway Engine is apt to cut out Electrical system Other Abnormal vibration Engine is running but blade does not move Movement is poor Engine does not stop Engine stops when throttle is closed Blade continues rotating when throttle is closed Cause Remedy Fuel tank is empty or fuel level is Fill the fuel tank with the correct fuel low mix (25:1-50:1) Fuel tank contains old fuel (offensive odor) Replace with new fuel Two-cycle oil has not been added Contact Tanaka dealer Choke lever is in START position Set the choke lever to RUN position Air has got into fuel system Reconnect the fuel pipe or joint Carburetor malfunction Contact Tanaka dealer Ignition failure Spark plug failure Replace with new spark plug Electrical system failure Contact Tanaka dealer Engine overheating Wrong spark plug model Replace with designated part See "SPECIFICATIONS" Dirty air cleaner Clean Carbon clogging (muffler exhaust port) Clean Insufficient compression (piston, piston ring, cylinder) Contact Tanaka dealer Cutting attachment is not properly installed See "Installation of cutting attachment" Handle, handle bracket or other fastening part is loose Check and tighten Blade is bent or damaged Replace with new blade Grass is wrapped round gear case Remove grass Grass is wrapped round gear case Remove grass and dirt Stop switch failure Idle speed is too low Idle speed is too high Throttle wire is too taut Set the choke lever to START position to stop the engine Cease use immediately and contact Tanaka dealer Contact Tanaka dealer Contact Tanaka dealer 17