Troubleshooting - Stiga SBL 260 H Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE - TROUBLESHOOTING
thoroughly to remove all dust and debris, and re-
pair or replace any faulty parts.
The machine must be stored in a dry place away
from the elements.
LONG PERIODS OF DISUSE
IMPORTANT
sed for a period of more than 2-3 months it is re-
commended to follow some advice to avoid diffi-
culty when you wish to use the machine and to
prevent permanent damage to the engine.
• Storage
Before putting the machine away:
– Empty the fuel tank.
– Start the engine and run it idle until it comes to
a halt, so that it uses up all the fuel that is left

9. TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM
1) The engine will
not start or will not
keep running
2) The engine starts
but is lacking in
power
3) The engine runs
irregularly and lacks
in power when
revved
4) The engine gives
off an excessive
amount of smoke
If the machine will not be u-
LIKELY CAUSE
– Incorrect starting procedure
– Dirty spark plug or incorrect
distance between the electrodes
– Air filter clogged
– Carburetion problems
– Intake grille open without having
mounted the first vacuum tube.
– Air filter clogged
– Carburetion problems
– Dirty spark plug or incorrect distance
between the electrodes
– Carburetion problems
– Bag full or clogged
– Incorrect composition of the fuel
mixture
– Carburetion problems
in the carburettor.
– Wait for the engine to cool down and remove
the spark plug.
– Pour a teaspoon of fresh oil into the spark plug
hole.
– Pull the starter rope 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".
SOLUTION
– Follow the instructions
(see chapter 6)
– Check the spark plug
(see chapter 8)
– Clean and/or replace the filter
(see chapter 8)
– Contact your dealer
– Close the grille or mount the first
vacuum tube (see chapter 4)
– Clean and/or replace the filter
(see chapter 8)
– Contact your dealer
– Check the spark plug
(see chapter 8)
– Contact your dealer
– Empty the bag (see chapter 7)
– Prepare the fuel mixture according
to the instructions (see chap. 5)
– Contact your dealer
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