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FPCSP41-3
Troubleshooting
Problem Possible cause Solution
4. Engine
operates
erratically
4.1. Spark plug is defective 4.1. Install new, correctly
gapped plug
4.2. Spark plug gap is
incorrect
4.2. Set gap between
electrodes at 0.5 mm
4.3. Air lter is dirty
4.4. Engine requires to warm
up
4.3. Clean air lter
4.4. Allow engine to
completely warm up and
run at idle speed for
5 minutes
5. Engine
idles poorly
5.1. Air lter is dirty 5.1. Clean air lter
5.2. Air vents are clogged 5.2. Remove debris from
vents
5.3. Cylinder ns are blocked 5.3. Remove debris from
cylinder ns
6. Engine
skips at
high speed
6.1. Gap between electrodes
of spark plug is too close
6.1. Set gap between
electrodes at 0.5 mm
7. Engine
overheats
7.1. Air vents are clogged 7.1. Remove debris from
vents
7.2. Incorrect spark plug
7.3. Saw chain is blocked
7.2. Install correct spark
plug and cylinder ns on
engine
7.3. Remove blockage
8. Unsatisfac-
tory result
8.1. Saw chain is not
tensioned properly
8.1. Tension properly
8.2. Blunt saw chain 8.2. Sharp or replace the
new one
9. Excessive
vibration/
noise or
exhaust
9.1. Saw chain is dull/
damaged
9.1. Replace with a new one
9.2. Bolts/nuts are loose 9.2. Tighten bolts/nuts
9.3. Petrol/oil type is
incorrect
9.3. Drain the petrol/oil and
rell with the correct
petrol/oil
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