33FR 350, FR 450, FR 480
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Once the above climatic conditions no
longer apply (higher temperature):
: Remove the winter ar filter (2) and
install the standard air filter (1) in its
place.
: Push shutter (3) down into summer
position (bottom illustration).
If engine is down on power, difficult to
start or runs poorly at idle speed, first
check the spark plug.
: Remove the spark plug –
see "Starting / Stopping the Engine".
: Clean dirty spark plug.
: Check electrode gap (A) and
readjust if necessary – see
"Specifications".
: Rectify the problems which have
caused fouling of spark plug:
– To much oil in fuel mix.
– Dirty air filter.
– Unfavorable running conditions.
: Fit a new spark plug after
about 100 operating hours – or
sooner if the electrodes are badly
eroded.
Install only suppressed spark plugs
of the type approved by STIHL –
see "Specifications".
To reduce the risk of arcing
and fire:
: If the spark plug comes with a
detachable adapter nut (1), screw it
on firmly.
Checking the Spark Plug
000BA002 KN
1
000BA045 KN