Echo CS-271T instruction manual Troubleshooting, Problem Cause Remedy

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TROUBLESHOOTING

 

 

 

 

Problem

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cause

Remedy

Engine

— hard to start

 

 

 

 

 

does not start

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine

Fuel at

No fuel at

• Fuel filter clogged

• Clean or replace

cranks

 

 

carburetor

 

 

carburetor

• Fuel line clogged

• Clean

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Carburetor

• Ask your ECHO dealer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fuel at

 

 

No fuel at

• Carburetor

• Ask your ECHO dealer

 

 

 

 

cylinder

cylinder

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Muffler wet with

• Fuel mixture is too rich

• Open choke

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

fuel

 

• Clean / replace air filter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Adjust carburetor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Ask your ECHO dealer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spark at end

No spark at end

• Ignition switch off

• Turn switch on

 

 

 

 

of plug wire

of plug wire

• Electrical problem

• Ask your ECHO dealer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spark at plug

No spark at plug

• Spark gap incorrect

• Adjust 0.6 mm to 0.7 mm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(0.024 to 0.028 in.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Covered with carbon

• Clean or replace

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Fouled with fuel

• Clean or replace

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Spark plug defective

• Replace plug

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine

 

 

 

 

 

• Internal engine problem

• Ask your ECHO dealer

does not

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

crank

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine

Dies or accelerates poorly

• Air filter dirty

• Clean or replace

runs

 

 

 

 

 

• Fuel filter dirty

• Clean or replace

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Fuel vent blocked

• Clean and adjust / replace

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Spark plug

• Adjust

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Carburetor

• Clean

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Cooling system blocked

• Clean

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Exhaust port / spark

• Clean

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

arrestor screen blocked

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WARNING

Fuel vapors are extremely flammable and may cause fire and/or explosion. Never test for ignition spark by grounding spark plug near cylinder plug hole, otherwise serious personal injury may result.

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Contents CS-271T Copyright 2013 All Rights Reserved Rules for Safe Operation Kickback Safety Precautions for Chain Saw UsersOther Safety Precautions Symbols and Signs ContentsDecals Symbol FormPacking List Warranty sheetEcho chain saw X505-002310 X505-002062 Part Number X524-004650 Nomenclature of PartsChain tension adjuster Device to adjust chain tension Operator Safety Spark Arrestor Muffler Correct USE of Chain BrakePreparation for USE Guide BAR and SAW Chain INSTALLATION/REMOVALKick Guard to BAR Instructions Adjusting Chain Tension Fuel Statement Fuel and LubricantHandling Fuel Emission DataEmission Control Start / Run OperationChain Lubricant Cap indicationWhen the Engine is Warm When the Engine is ColdChain Lubrication Test RunningStopping Checking Chain TensionGeneral Cutting InstructionFelling the Tree Limbing Chain brake unlock Testing the BrakeChain Brake Operation Chain brake functionStop the engine Automatic Chain BrakeSAW Chain Low-kickback Replacement guide barsChain and Guide BAR Combination Guide BARMaintenance Intervals Maintenance and CareSkill Levels High Altitude Operation Carburetor AdjustmentFuel Filter AIR FilterCheck Fuel System Spark PlugMuffler Spark Arrestor Adjusting screw Decrease IncreaseSprocket Cylinder FinsSetting SAW Chain Setting the SAW ChainCS-271T Problem Cause Remedy TroubleshootingStorage After USE Technical DataExceptions Warranty StatementsPurchased Repair PARTS, Short Blocks and Accessories Memorandum C26411001001/C26411999999 C26312001001/C26312999999