23FC 83
english / USA
Wrong fuel mix (too much engine oil in
the gasoline), a dirty air filter and
unfavorable running conditions (mostly
at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of
the spark plug. These factors cause
deposits to form on the insulator nose
which may result in trouble in operation.
If engine is down on power, difficult
to start or runs poorly at idling speed,
first check the spark plug.
: Remove spark plug as discribed
in chapter “Starting / Stopping the
Engine“
: Clean dirty spark plug.
: Check electrode gap (A) -
it should be 0.5mm/0.02" -
readjust if necessary.
: Use only resistor type spark plugs
of the approved range.
Rectify problems which have caused
fouling of spark plug:
: Too much oil in fuel mix.
: Dirty air filter.
: Unfavorable running conditions,
e.g. operating at part load.
Fit a new spark plug after approx. 100
operating hours
or earlier if the electrodes are badly
eroded.
To reduce the risk of fire and burn
injury, use only spark plugs
authorized by STIHL. Always press
spark plug boot (2) snugly onto
spark plug boot (1) of the proper
size. (Note: If boot has detachable
SAE adapter nut, it must be
attached.) A loose connection
between spark plug boot and
ignition wire connector in the boot
may create arcing that could ignite
combustible fumes and cause a fire.
Checking the Spark Plug
000BA002 KN
1
2
380BA009 KN
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