Possible Faults - ATIKA BF 43 Manual Original

Before each fault clearance: − switch off device
After each fault clearance, put into operation and recheck all security installations.
Fault
Motor does not start.
Engine starts and is
stalled immediately
Device does not work
with full power
Device works with
interruptions
The brushcutter does not
work with full output
The grasstrimmer does
not work with full output
Cutting thread is not
followed up.
Smoke
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− Wait until the cutting device does not longer move
− pull off the spark plug connector
− wear gloves
Possible cause
Incorrect starting sequence
Air filter contaminated
Fuel filter fouled
Spark plug fouled
No fuel supply
Fault in the fuel line
Cranking mechanism defective
Spark plug connector not placed on
No ignition spark
Engine flooded.
Motor defective
Carburettor defective
Incorrect idle adjustment
Machine overloaded.
Cutting thread too short/broken.
Device overloaded as grass too high.
Air filter contaminated
Carburretor incorrectly adjusted
Silencer blocked
Carburretor incorrectly adjusted
Spark plug fouled
Cutting blade dull or damaged
Device overloaded as grass too high
Cutting thread too short/broken.
Device overloaded as grass too high.
No more thread on the spool.
Cutting thread entangled.
Incorrect fuel mixture
Carburretor incorrectly adjusted

Possible faults

Removal
Observe the correct starting sequence
Clean or replace the air filter
Clean or replace the fuel filter
Clean or replace the spark plug
Fill the fuel tank.
Check the fuel line for kinks or damages
Contact the customer service.
Screw off, clean and dry the spark plug. Then pull the
cranking rope several times and reinstall the spark
plug
Place on the spark plug connector.
a) Clean or replace the spark plug.
b) Check the ignition cable.
c) Fault cannot be eliminated?
Contact the customer service
Contact the customer service
Contact the customer service
Contact the customer service
Do not excessively press during trimming
Follow up the cutting thread.
Trim the grass in several passes.
Clean or replace the air filter
Contact the customer service
Clean the outlet of the silencer
Contact the customer service
Clean or replace the spark plug. Check the spark plug
connector
Have the cutting blade sharpened or replace it
Trim the grass in several passes.
Follow up the cutting thread.
Trim the grass in several passes
Replace the thread spool.
Recoil the cutting thread.
Use two-stroke oil, ratio of mixture 40:1
Contact the customer service