Spark Plug - Stihl FS 45 Instruction Manual

Spark Plug

If the engine is down on power,
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difficult to start or runs poorly at idle
speed, first check the spark plug.
Fit a new spark plug after about 100
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operating hours – or sooner if the
electrodes are badly eroded. Install
only suppressed spark plugs of the
type approved by STIHL – see
"Specifications".
Removing the Spark Plug
Move the stop switch to 0.
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Pull off the spark plug boot (1).
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Unscrew the spark plug.
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FS 45, FS 45 C
Checking the spark plug
Clean dirty spark plug.
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Check electrode gap (A) and
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readjust if necessary – see
"Specifications".
Rectify the problems which have
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caused fouling of the spark plug.
Possible causes are:
Too much oil in fuel mix.
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Dirty air filter.
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Unfavorable running conditions.
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WARNING
If the spark plug comes with a
detachable adapter nut (1), screw the
adapter onto the thread and tighten it
down firmly to reduce the risk of arcing
and fire.
Installing the spark plug
Screw home the spark plug, fit the
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boot and press it down firmly.
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