Trouble shooting
Malfunction
System
Chain does not run
Chain brake
Engine does not start or
Ignition system
only with difficulty
Fuel supply
Compression system
Mechanical malfunction
Warm start difficulties
Carburetor
Engine starts, but dies
Fuel supply
immediately
Insufficient power
Several systems may be
involved simultaneously
No chain lubrication
Oil tank/pump
Observation
Cause
Engine runs
Chain brake actuated.
Ignition spark
Malfunction in fuel supply system, compression system, mechanical malfunction.
No ignition spark
Switch on STOP, fault or short-circuit in the wiring, plug cap or spark plug defective.
Fuel tank is filled
Choke in wrong position, carburetor defective, suction head dirty, fuel line bent or
interrupted.
Inside
Faulty crankcase gasket, radial shaft packings defective, cylinder or piston rings
defective.
Outside
Spark plug does not seal.
Starter does not engage
Spring in starter broken, broken parts inside the engine.
Fuel tank is filled
Wrong carburetor adjustment.
Ignition spark
Fuel tank is filled
Wrong idling adjustment, suction head or carburetor dirty. Tank venting defective,
fuel line interrupted, cable defective, STOP switch defective.
Engine is idling
Air filter dirty, wrong carburetor adjustment, muffler clogged, exhaust channel in cyl-
inder clogged.
No oil on the chain
Oil tank empty.
Oil guide groove dirty.
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