
Fault
Cause
Remedy
Engine difficult to
start or engine power
deteriorating.
Water in fuel tank
and carburettor or
carburettor is
blocked.
► Empty fuel tank, clean fuel line and carburettor.
Fuel tank contamina‐
ted.
► Clean fuel tank.
Spark plug dirty.
► Clean or replace spark plug.
Incorrect fuel used.
► Check fuel.
Air filter dirty.
► Clean or replace air filter.
Engine overheating. Cooling ribs dirty.
► Clean cooling ribs.
Engine running
roughly.
Incorrect fuel used.
► Check fuel.
Insufficient fuel in fuel
tank.
► Refuel water pump.
Air filter dirty.
► Clean or replace air filter.
Engine stops during
operation.
Oil level in engine is
too low and oil pres‐
sure sensor stops
engine.
► Top up engine oil.
Insufficient fuel in fuel
tank.
► Refuel water pump.
Heavy smoke forma‐
tion.
Oil level in engine is
too high.
► Drain engine oil.
Air filter dirty.
► Clean or replace air filter.
Excessive vibration
during operation.
Vibration dampers
worn.
► Replace vibration dampers.
Water pump not
pumping water.
Suction strainer or
hoses are clogged.
► Clean suction strainer and hoses.
Insufficient water.
► Ensure that a sufficient amount of water is available.
No water in water
pump.
► Connect water pump to a water source.
► Fill water pump with water.
Maximum delivery
head or maximum
suction head has
been exceeded.
► Observe maximum delivery head or maximum suction
head. 18.1
Suction hose col‐
lapsed on itself.
► Use an inherently stable suction hose.
Suction hose leaking
or not connected
properly.
► Check suction hose and connection.
18 Specifications
18.1
STIHL WP 300 Water Pump
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Displacement: 212 cc
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Power to ISO 8893: 4.4 kW at 3600 rpm
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Maximum idling speed: 3800 rpm
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Weight with empty fuel tank: 26 kg
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Maximum fuel tank capacity: 3.6 l
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Connecting piece diameter: 51 mm (2 inches)
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Maximum delivery head: 33 m
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Maximum suction head: 7 m
18 Specifications
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