18 Specifications
Fault
Engine difficult to
start or engine power
deteriorating.
Engine overheating.
Engine running
roughly.
Engine stops during
operation.
Heavy smoke forma‐
tion.
Excessive vibration
during operation.
Water pump not
pumping water.
18 Specifications
18.1
STIHL WP 300 Water Pump
– Displacement: 212 cc
– Power to ISO 8893: 4.4 kW at 3600 rpm
– Maximum idling speed: 3800 rpm
– Weight with empty fuel tank: 26 kg
– Maximum fuel tank capacity: 3.6 l
– Connecting piece diameter: 51 mm (2 inches)
– Maximum delivery head: 33 m
– Maximum suction head: 7 m
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Cause
Water in fuel tank
and carburettor or
carburettor is
blocked.
Fuel tank contamina‐
ted.
Spark plug dirty.
Incorrect fuel used.
Air filter dirty.
Cooling ribs dirty.
Incorrect fuel used.
Insufficient fuel in fuel
tank.
Air filter dirty.
Oil level in engine is
too low and oil pres‐
sure sensor stops
engine.
Insufficient fuel in fuel
tank.
Oil level in engine is
too high.
Air filter dirty.
Vibration dampers
worn.
Suction strainer or
hoses are clogged.
Insufficient water.
No water in water
pump.
Maximum delivery
head or maximum
suction head has
been exceeded.
Suction hose col‐
lapsed on itself.
Suction hose leaking
or not connected
properly.
Remedy
► Empty fuel tank, clean fuel line and carburettor.
► Clean fuel tank.
► Clean or replace spark plug.
► Check fuel.
► Clean or replace air filter.
► Clean cooling ribs.
► Check fuel.
► Refuel water pump.
► Clean or replace air filter.
► Top up engine oil.
► Refuel water pump.
► Drain engine oil.
► Clean or replace air filter.
► Replace vibration dampers.
► Clean suction strainer and hoses.
► Ensure that a sufficient amount of water is available.
► Connect water pump to a water source.
► Fill water pump with water.
► Observe maximum delivery head or maximum suction
head.
18.1
► Use an inherently stable suction hose.
► Check suction hose and connection.
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