Troubleshooting
Malfunction
Chain does not run
Engine does not start or
only with difficulty
Warm start difficulties
Engine starts, but
dies immediately
Insufficient power
No chain lubrication
System
Observation
Chain brake
Engine runs
Ignition system
Ignition spark
No ignition spark
Fuel supply
Fuel tank is filled
Compression
Inside
system
Outside
Mechanical
Starter does not engage
malfunction
Carburetor
Fuel tank is filled
Ignition spark
Fuel supply
Fuel tank is filled
Several systems
Engine is idling
may be involved
simultaneously
Oil tank/pump
No oil on the chain
Cause
Chain brake actuated.
Malfunction in fuel supply system, com-
pression system, mechanical malfunction.
Switch on STOP, fault or short-circuit in the
wiring, plug cap or spark plug defective.
Choke in wrong position, carburetor defective,
suction head dirty, fuel line bent or interrupted.
Faulty crankcase gasket, radial shaft
packings defective, cylinder or piston rings
defective
Spark plug does not seal.
Spring in starter broken, broken parts
inside the engine.
Wrong carburetor adjustment.
Wrong idling adjustment, fuel filter or
carburetor dirty. Tank venting defective, fuel
line interrupted, cable defective, STOP switch
defective.
Air filter dirty, wrong carburetor adjustment,
muffler clogged,exhaust channel in cylinder
clogged, spark arrester screen clogged.
Oil tank empty.
Oil guide groove dirty.
Oil-pump adjusting screw incorrectly adjusted.
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