Mountfield MANOR COMPACT 36 V OPERATOR’S MANUAL

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5.7 SPARK PLUG CHECKS

AND MAINTENANCE

1. Take the spark plug down (g. 10.A)

using a socket wrench (g. 10.B).

2. Clean the electrodes (g. 10.C) with a metal

brush, removing any carbonaceous build-up.

3. Using a thickness gauge (g. 10.D)

ensure the gap between electrodes

is correct (0.6 - 0.8 mm).

4. Put the spark plug back in

(g. 10.A) and tighten rmly using

a socket wrench (g. 10.B).

Replace the spark plug if the electrodes are

burnt or if the porcelain is broken or damaged.

Fire hazard! Do not check the ignition

system when the spark plug is not in place.

IMPORTANT Only use the required type

of spark plugs (see Technical data table).

6. TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTION

1. Diculty staring

the engine

No fuel Check and top up (chap. 5.1.3)

Old fuel or deposits in the fuel tank Empty the fuel tank and add fresh fuel

Incorrect starting procedure

Perform start-up correctly

(par. 5.2 and par. 5.3)

Disconnected spark plug

Ensure that the cap is tted onto

the spark plug (par. 5.1.4)

The spark plug is wet or the

spark plug electrodes are dirty

or placed inadequately

Check (par. 6.6)

Clogged air lter Check and clean (par. 6.5)

Incorrect oil for the season Replace with suitable oil (par. 6.3)

Fuel evaporation in the

carburettor (vapour lock)

due to elevated temperatures

Wait a few minutes then try

starting it up again (par. 5.3)

Carburetion fault Contact an Authorised Assistance Centre

Low battery Recharge the battery (par 5.3.1)

Battery is not inserted correctly Insert the battery correctly (par. 5.3.3)

2. Irregular operation.

Dirty spark plug electrodes

or incorrect gap

Check (par. 6.6)

The spark plug cap inserted incorrectly

Ensure that the cap is rmly

tted on (par. 5.1.4)

Clogged air lter Check and clean (par. 6.5)

Carburetion fault Contact an Authorised Assistance Centre

3. Loss of power

during operation

Clogged air lter Check and clean (par. 6.5)

Carburetion fault Contact an Authorised Assistance Centre

If problems persist after implementing the solution, contact your Dealer.

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