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TROUBLE SHOOTING
Difficult starting
Carburettor leaking
fuel
Idling (low rpm) (cont.)
Trouble shooting schematic
Faults that can develop on the chain saw are divided into four
groups as follows. In each category, possible malfunctions are
shown on the left, with a list of possible faults on the right. The
most probable fault is given first and so on.
Adjust L-screw
Air filter blocked
Choke not working
Worn choke shaft
Worn choke valve
Fuel filter blocked
Fuel line blocked
Piston ring seized
Blocked impulse channel
Loose or faulty fuel pipe
Hole in diaphragm
Worn needle valve/needle
Control system sticking
Control system set too high
Leak in control system (air or fuel)
Loose cover on carburettor
pump side
Worn needle valve
Control system set too high
Control system sticking
Flooding when the
engine is not running
Starting
Idles when L-screw
is closed
Worn needle valve/needle
Leaking control diaphragm/cover plate
Control system sticking
Worn throttle lever in control system
Faulty diffuser jets
Fuel filter blocked
Fuel line blocked
Leaking manifold (rubber)
Loose carburettor mounting bolts
Worn throttle valve shaft
Loose throttle valve screw
Worn throttle valve
Control system sticking
Leak in throttle system (air or fuel)
Control diaphragm centre knob is
worn
Hole in diaphragm
Leaking control diaphragm/cover plate
Crankcase leaking
Fuel line blocked
Control system set too high
Control system sticking
Control system (air or fuel)
Leaking control diaphragm/cover plate
Faulty diffuser jets
Crankcase leaking
Control system set too high
Control system sticking
Control system damaged
Worn needle valve
Leaking control diaphragm/cover plate
Control system incorrectly assembled
L-screw requires
constant adjustment
Idling uneven
Too much fuel when
idling
Adjust L-screw
Leaking manifold (rubber)
Loose carburettor mounting bolts
Loose or faulty fuel pipe
Fuel filter blocked
Fuel line blocked
Fuel tank ventilator blocked
Throttle lever shaft stiff
Throttle cable sticking
Defective throttle return spring
Bent throttle lever shaft stop
Faulty diffuser jets
Adjust L-screw
Worn needle valve/needle
Control system set too high
Worn throttle lever in control system
Leaking control diaphragm/cover plate
Control system sticking
Will not idle
Idling too rich
Idling (low rpm)
Eng 10-18
97-12-08, 17.37
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