Stiga RS100 User Manual

Release 00 - 03/2018
Engine RS100 - RSC100
page 63
Service manual
16. TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
The engine starts but does
not run
The tank cap has a clogged breather
pipe
Clean and/or replace the cap
[
5.3];
Insufcient pressure
Check correct valve operation [
15.5]. Check that the spark plug is
secured [ 11.1]. Check for any
cracks in the casing. Check wear and
tear of the piston rings [ 15.4]
Exhaust is blocked
Check that there is airow through
the exhaust system and replace if
necessary [
13.1]
Theengineisinefcientor
the runs irregularly
The throttle cable is not well adjusted
(
RSC100)
Check and/or adjust the throttle ca-
ble [ 10.1]
The governor malfunctions or there is
a problem with the rods
Check the entire governor system
[
10]
Air seepage in the carburettor
Replace the carburettor gaskets
[ 8.1] ( RSC100)
and [ 9.1] ( RS100)
Carburettor dirty
Check and clean the carburettor
[
8.1] ( RSC100)
and [ 9.1] ( RS100)
Insufcient pressure
Check correct valve operation [
15.5]. Check that the spark plug is
secured [ 11.1]. Check for any
cracks in the casing. Check wear and
tear of the piston rings [ 15.4]
The coil air gap has been poorly
adjusted
Adjust the air gap [
11.2] and if
the problem persists, replace the coil
[ 11.3]
Oxidation or loosening of spark plug
connections
Perform spark test [
11.1] or re-
place spark plug
The engine overreved
Governor blocked due to breakage
of centrifugal assembly or breakage
of external governor springs.
It is possible that the governor is dirty
Check the entire governor system
[
10 and 15]
The engine judders
Engine screws loose Tighten the screws
Engine shaft off-centre
Replace the engine shaft [
15.4]
Engine timing faulty
Check wear and tear of the connec-
ting rod of the engine shaft, replace
shaft if necessary [
15.4]
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Brand	Stiga
Model	RS100
Category	Engine
Language	English