Checking Spark Plug
Starter Rope
The starter rope is subject to normal
wear and tear. To prolong its service
life, please observe the following
points:
•
Do not pull out the rope more than
70
cm (about 28 in) -
A
it might otherwise break.
•
Do not let the starter grip snap back
-
guide it slowly and vertically into
Wrong fuel mix (too much engine oil in
the gasoline), a dirty air filter and
the housing so that the starter rope
can rewind properly.
unfavorable running conditions (mostly
at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of
the spark plug. These factors cause
deposits to form on the insulator nose
which may result in trouble in operation.
Do not hold it sideways so that it
rubs against the guide bush.
1
Always replace a damaged starter
rope in good time or have it replaced
by your STIHL dealer.
If engine is down on power, difficult to
start or runs poorly at idling speed,
first check the spark plug.
•
Fit a new spark plug after
Replacing Starter Rope/Rewind
Spring
approx. 100 operating hours -
or earlier if the electrodes are
badly eroded.
•
Remove spark plug -
•
see chapter “Starting”:
Remove the shroud.
•
•
Clean dirty spark plug.
Unscrew the oil tank filler cap and
•
Check electrode gap -
!
Warning!
drain the tank.
•
•
•
it should be 0.5mm/0.02" (A) -
Unscrew the fuel tank filler cap and
drain the tank.
To reduce the risk of fire and burn injury,
use only spark plugs authorized by
STIHL (see “Specifications”). Always
press spark plug boot (2) snugly onto
spark plug terminal (1) of the proper
size. (Note: If terminal has detachable
SAE adapter nut, it must be attached.)
A loose connection between spark plug
terminal and ignition wire connector in
the boot may create arcing that could
ignite combustible fumes and cause a
fire.
readjust if necessary.
•
Use only resistor type spark plugs
Always keep chain oil and fuel mix
in approved safety-type canisters.
Remove the screws from the fan
housing and hand guard.
of the approved range.
Rectify problems which have caused
fouling of spark plug:
•
Lift away the fan housing.
•
Incorrect carburetor setting, too much oil
in fuel mix, dirty air filter,
Tension the starter rope or rewind
spring or replace as necessary.
unfavorable running conditions, e.g.
operating at part load.
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018
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| Language | English |
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