Scheppach HP2500S Originalbetriebsanleitung Seite 44

• Fuel and engine oil do not belong in household
waste or drains, but must be collected or disposed
of separately!
• Empty oil and fuel tanks must be disposed of in an
environmentally friendly manner.
16. Troubleshooting
The following table shows fault symptoms and describes remedial measures in the event of your machine failing to
work properly. If you cannot localise and rectify the problem with this, please contact your service workshop.
Fault
Engine does not start
Motor runs erratically
Motor overheating
Engine does not stop when
throttle is in stop position or
engine speed does not increase
properly when throttle is moved
The plate compactor is difficult
to control during operation
(machine bounces or moves
forward abruptly)
No compacting function or the
plate compactor does not reach
the maximum speed
Oil loss from engine or
eccentric vibration unit
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Possible cause
Spark plug cable not connected
No petrol or stale petrol
Throttle not in correct start position
Blocked fuel line
Oiled spark plug
Not enough oil
Overfilling the engine
Spark plug cable loose
Device runs in CHOKE position
Blocked fuel line or stale petrol
Water or contamination in the fuel
system
Contaminated air filter
Contaminated air filter
Restricted airflow
Deposits in throttle connections
Pull cord damaged
Engine speed too high on hard
ground
Shock absorber too loose or
damaged
Damage on eccentric vibration unit
or the plate compactor
Drive belt too loose and slipping
Worn seals
Leaks on housing
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Remedy
Connect the spark plug cable securely to
the spark plug
Fill with clean, new petrol
Set the throttle to the Start position
Clean the fuel lines
Clean the spark plug, set the gap or
replace
Check the engine oil level and top it up if
necessary
Wait a few minutes before re-starting
Connect the spark plug cable and secure it
Set the choke lever to the OFF position
Clean the fuel lines. Fill the tank with clean,
new petrol
Drain the petrol from the tank. Top up with
new petrol
Clean or replace the air filter
Clean the air filter
Clean the engine of the plate compactor
Remove dirt and debris
Contact specialist dealer
Set a lower speed with the throttle
Contact specialist dealer
Contact specialist dealer
Adjust or replace the drive belt
Contact specialist dealer