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Checking the Spark Plug
If engine is down on power, difficult to
start or runs poorly at idling speed, first
check the spark plug.
:
Remove spark plug – see "Starting /
Stopping the Engine".
4
:
:
Clean dirty spark plug.
Check electrode gap (A) and
readjust if necessary – see
"Specifications".
:
Use only resistor type spark plugs
of the approved range.
Rectify problems which have caused
fouling of spark plug:
6
5
:
:
:
Too much oil in fuel mix.
Dirty air filter.
Unfavorable running conditions,
e.g. operating at part load.
MS 460 Magnum
and other mufflers with
spark arresting screen:
Wrong fuel mix (too much engine oil in
the gasoline), a dirty air filter and
Fit a new spark plug after approx.
operating hours
or earlier if the electrodes are badly
eroded.
100
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.
:
:
Take out the four screws.
Remove the muffler upper
casing (4)
:
:
Bend back the retaining tabs (5)
Remove the spark arresting
screen (6).
:
:
Clean spark arresting screen.
If screen is damaged or heavily
carbonized, fit a new one.
Refit the spark arresting screen in
the reverse sequence.
MS 460, MS 460 R
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