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MS 661, MS 661 C-M
3.7
Engine
Always check and, if necessary,
repair the following parts before
looking for faults on the engine:
- Air filter, fuel system
- Carburetor, ignition system
- Check M-Tronic with STIHL
MDG 1 and troubleshooting chart
Condition
Cause
Remedy
Engine does not start easily, stalls
at idle speed, but operates normally
at full throttle
Oil seals in crankcase damaged
Install new oil seals
Crankcase leaking or damaged
(cracks)
Seal or replace the crankcase
Engine does not deliver full power
or runs erratically
Piston rings worn or broken
Install new piston rings
Muffler / spark arresting screen
carbonized
Clean the muffler (inlet and
exhaust), replace spark arresting
screen, replace muffler if necessary
Air filter dirty
Clean or replace air filter
Fuel hose kinked or torn
Fit new hose or position it free from
kinks
Decompression valve is not closed
Close and check decompression
valve, replace if necessary
Engine overheating
Insufficient cylinder cooling. Air
inlets in fan housing blocked or
cooling fins on cylinder very dirty
Thoroughly clean all cooling air
openings and the cylinder fins
Air inlet in fan housing dirty
Clean air inlet on fan housing