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MTX40SF RAMMER • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/28/12) — PAGE 21

TROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshooting (Engine)

Symptom Possible Problem Solution

Difﬁ cult to start, fuel is available, but no spark at

spark plug.

Combo lever in incorrect position? Make sure combo lever is in start position.

Spark plug bridging? Check gap, insulation or replace spark plug.

Carbon deposit on spark plug? Clean or replace spark plug.

Short circuit due to deﬁ cient spark plug

insulation?

Check spark plug insulation, replace if worn.

Improper spark plug gap? Set to proper gap.

Fuel reaching carburetor? Check fuel line.

Water in fuel tank? Flush or replace fuel tank.

Fuel ﬁ lter clogged? Replace fuel ﬁ lter.

Stuck carburetor? Check ﬂ oat mechanism.

Spark plug is red? Check transistor ignition unit.

Spark plug is bluish white?

If insufﬁ cient compression, repair or replace

engine. If injected air leaking, correct leak. If

carburetor jets clogged, clean carburetor.

No spark present at tip of spark plug?

Check transistor ignition unit is broken, and

replace defective unit. Check if voltage cord

cracked or broken and replace. Check if spark

plug if fouled and replace.

No oil? Add oil as required.

Difﬁ cult to start, fuel is available, and spark is

present at the spark plug.

ON/OFF switch is shorted? Check switch wiring, replace switch.

Ignition coil defective? Replace ignition coil.

Improper spark gap, points dirty? Set correct spark gap and clean points.

Condenser insulation worn or short circuiting? Replace condenser.

Spark plug wire broken or short circuiting? Replace defective spark plug wiring.

Difﬁ cult to start, fuel is available, spark is

present and compression is normal.

Wrong fuel type?

Flush fuel system, replace with correct type of

fuel.

Water or dust in fuel system? Flush fuel system.

Air cleaner dirty? Clean or replace air cleaner.

Choke open? Close choke.

Difﬁ cult to start, fuel is available, spark is

present and compression is low.

Suction/exhaust valve stuck or protruded? Reseat valves.

Piston ring and/or cylinder worn? Replace piston rings and/or piston.

Cylinder head and/or spark plug not tightened

properly?

Torque cylinder head bolts and spark plug.

Head gasket and/or spark plug gasket damaged? Replace head and spark plug gaskets.

No fuel present at carburetor.

No fuel in fuel tank? Fill with correct type of fuel.

Fuel cock does not open properly?

Apply lubricant to loosen fuel cock lever,

replace if necessary.

Fuel ﬁ lter/lines clogged? Replace fuel ﬁ lter.

Fuel tank cap breather hole clogged? Clean or replace fuel tank cap.

Air in fuel line? Bleed fuel line.

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