Troubleshooting - Stanley CH2 Owner's Manual

Problem
Engine fails to start
Engine runs erratic
Too much vibration
Engine overheats
Occasional skip (hesitates)
Unit does not discharge
Rate of discharge slows
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Troubleshooting

Cause
1. Spark plug wire disconnected.
2. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.
3. Throttle control lever not in correct starting
position. (If equipped)
4. Choke not in CHOKE position. (If equipped)
5. Engine not primed.
6. Blocked fuel line.
7. Faulty spark plug.
8. Low oil
1. Spark plug wire loose.
2. Unit running on CHOKE. (If equipped)
3. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.
4. Water or dirt in fuel system.
5. Dirty air cleaner.
6. Carburetor out of adjustment.
1. Loose parts or damaged carousel .
1. Engine oil level low.
2. Dirty air cleaner.
3. Carburetor not adjusted properly.
1. Spark plug gap too close.
1. Discharge chute clogged.
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2. Foreign object lodged in carousel.
3. Low engine RPM.
1. Low engine RPM.
2. Chipper blades are dull.
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Remedy
1. Connect wire to spark plug.
2. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.
3. Move throttle lever to FAST position.
4. Move choke to CHOKE position.
5. Prime engine.
6. Clean fuel line.
7. Clean, adjust gap, or replace.
8. Fill
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1. Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
2. Move choke lever to OFF position.
. 3. Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.
4. Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel.
5. Clean or replace air cleaner.
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1. Fill crankcase with proper oil.
2. Clean or replace air cleaner.
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1. Adjust gap to.030".
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. 1. Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark
plug wire. Clean flail screen and inside of
discharge opening.
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2. Stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire.
Remove lodged object.
3. Always run engine at full throttle.
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1. Always run engine at full throttle
2. Replace chipper blades or see your authorized
service dealer.
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