21.1 Dimensions
A = 87 cm
B = 90 cm
C = 114 cm
D = 177 cm
E = 213 cm
F = 110 cm
G = 117 cm
21.2 REACH
REACH is an EC Directive for the
registration, evaluation, authorisation and
restriction of chemicals.
Information on compliance with the
REACH Directive (EC) No. 1907/2006 is
available from www.stihl.com/reach.
0478 193 9905 A - EN
22. Troubleshooting
If necessary, contact a specialist
dealer; STIHL recommends STIHL
specialist dealers.
@ See engine instruction manual.
Fault:
Starter turns, engine does not start.
Possible cause:
– Throttle lever set to the MIN position.
– Choke position (throttle lever) not
selected.
– No fuel in tank.
– Fuel cock closed.
– Insufficient flow of fuel.
– Spark plug dirty or damaged.
– Incorrect electrode gap.
– Spark plug socket detached from spark
plug.
– Engine flooded due to several starting
attempts.
– Clogged air filter.
– Battery almost discharged.
Remedy:
– Set throttle lever to the choke or MAX
position. (
8.2)
– Set throttle lever to the choke position.
(
8.2)
– Refill fuel tank.
– Open fuel cock. (
14.15)
– Check fuel filter. (@)
– Clean or replace spark plug. (@)
– Adjust electrode gap. ( )
– Connect spark plug socket; check
connection between ignition lead and
socket. ( )
– Remove spark plug and dry; set throttle
lever to MIN position and start several
times with spark plug removed; screw in
spark plug and connect spark plug
socket. (@)
– Clean air filter. (@)
– Check charge state of battery and
charge battery if necessary.
Fault:
Starter not functioning.
Possible cause:
– The safety devices are blocking the
starter.
– Battery not or incorrectly connected.
– Battery completely discharged or not
sufficiently charged.
– Main fuse (150 A) defective.
– Faulty earth connection to engine or
chassis.
– Starter defective.
Remedy:
– Check all the safety devices. (
– Check battery connections. (
– Charge the battery. (
14.21)
– Replace the main fuse. ( )
– Check the connection cables at the
battery and at the chassis. ( )
– Repair the starter. ( )
Fault:
Starting problems or deteriorating engine
power.
Possible cause:
– Water in fuel tank and carburettor;
carburettor is blocked.
– Contaminated fuel tank.
– The air filter is dirty.
– Dirty spark plug.
11.)
14.19)
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