Identification Of Faults - Stiga SP 375 Manual De Instrucciones

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE / TROUBLESHOOTING
LONG PERIODS OF DISUSE
IMPORTANT
If you are not going to use
the machine for a period of more than 2-3 months,
we recommend you do a few things before putting
it away. This will make it easier when you want to
use the machine again and will also prevent
permanent damage to the engine.
• Storage
Before putting the machine away:
– Unscrew the two nuts, remove the guard and
remove the chain and rod.
– Empty the oil tank, fill with about 100-120 cc of
specific liquid detergent and plug the cap.
– Fit the guard back on without tightening the nuts.
– Start the engine and keep it running until all de-
tergent is used.
– Start the engine and run it idle until it uses up all
9. TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
1) The engine will not – Incorrect starting procedure
start or will not keep
running – Dirty spark plug or incorrect distance
– Air filter clogged
– Antifreeze device is fitted incorrectly
– Carburetion problems
2) The engine starts but – Air filter clogged
is lacking in power
– Carburetion problems
3) The engine runs – Dirty spark plug or incorrect distance
irregularly and lacks in
power when revved
– Carburetion problems
4) The engine gives off – Incorrect composition of the fuel mixture
an excessive amount of
smoke
– Carburetion problems
5) No oil is released – Bad quality oil
– Lubrication holes are clogged
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LIKELY CAUSE
between the electrodes
(excluding C 46 - XC 246 - C 50 - CP 45
- A 455 - MC 846 models)
between the electrodes
the fuel that is left in the tank and the carburettor.
– Remove the spark plug after the engine cools.
– Pour a teaspoon of (new) 2-stroke engine oil into
the spark plug slot.
– Pull the starter grip several times to deliver oil
to the cylinder.
– Replace the spark plug with the piston in the
dead end upper position (visible from the spark
plug slot when the piston is at maximum stroke).
• Restarting work
When you wish to start using the machine again:
– Remove the spark plug.
– Pull the starter rope a few times to eliminate
excess oil.
– Check the spark plug as described in chapter
"Checking the spark plug".
– Prepare the machine as indicated in the para-
graph entitled "Preparing for work".
SOLUTION
– Follow the instructions (see chapter 6)
– Check the spark plug (see chapter 8)
– Clean and/or replace the filter
(see chapter 8)
– Check the assembly position
(see chapter 6)
– Contact your dealer
– Clean and/or replace the filter
(see chapter 8)
– Contact your dealer
– Check the spark plug (see chapter 8)
– Contact your dealer
– Prepare the fuel mixture according
to the instructions (see chap. 5)
– Contact your dealer
– Empty the tank, clean it and pipes with
liquid detergent and change the oil
– Clean
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