Reach; Troubleshooting - Stihl RT 4082 Instruction Manual

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.
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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. (
– 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.
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