Troubleshooting - Stihl RT 4082 Manual De Instrucciones

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. ( )
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– 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. ( 14.21)
– 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.
– Mowing grass which is too long or too
wet.
Remedy:
– Empty fuel tank, clean fuel tank, fuel
line and carburettor. ( )
– Clean fuel tank. ( )
– Clean/replace air filter. (@)
– Clean spark plug. (@)
– Adapt cutting level and driving speed to
the mowing conditions.
Fault:
Engine overheating.
Possible cause:
– Dirty cooling ribs.
– Engine oil level too low.
– V-belt worn.
Remedy:
– Clean cooling ribs. (@)
– Check the engine oil level and top up
the engine oil if necessary. (
– Replace the V-belt. ( )
11.)
14.19)
Fault:
Machine does not drive.
Possible cause:
– Gearbox disengaged.
– V-belt (gearbox) detached.
– V-belt (gearbox) worn or defective.
– Missing feather key between rear axle
and rear wheels.
Remedy:
– Engage the gearbox (freewheel lever).
( 8.14)
– Fit V-belt (gearbox). ( )
– Replace V-belt (gearbox). ( )
– Install feather key. (
14.13)
14.10)
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