MK Diamond MK-1600 Series - Manual (Page 31)

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MK-1600 TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING
When trouble occurs, be sure to check the simple causes which, at first, may seem too obvious to be
considered. Refer to the table below for problems and their possible causes.
ENGINE
Cause
Problem
No Fuel Improper
Fuel
Dirt in
Fuel Line
Incorrect
Oil Level
Dirty Air
Filter
Faulty
Spark
Plugs
Will not start X X X X X
Hard starting X X X X X
Stops suddenly X X X X
Lacks power X X X X X
Operates erratically X X X X
Knocks or pings X X
Skips or misfires X X X
Back fires X X X
Overheats X X
High Fuel Consump-
tion
X X
OTHER
Cause
Problem
Improper Blade for the
Application
Improper Belt
Tension
Damage Caused by
External Objects
Reduced blade life X X
Excessive belt wear X X