TROUBLESHOOTING
IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM CONTACTYOUR AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEALER.
PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE | SOLUTION |
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String will not advance: | 1. String welded to itself. | |
| 2. | Not enough string on spool. |
| 3. | String worn too short. |
| 4. | String tangled on spool. |
| 5. | Engine speed too slow. |
1.Lubricate with silicone spray.
2.Install more string. Refer to “String Replacement” earlier in this manual.
3.Pull strings while alternately pressing down on and releasing spool retainer.
4.Remove string from spool and rewind. Refer to “String Replacement” earlier in this manual.
5.Advance string at full throttle.
Grass wraps around | 1. | Cutting tall grass at ground |
shaft housing and string |
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head: | 2. | Operating trimmer at part |
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1.Cut tall grass from the top down.
2.Operate trimmer at full throttle.
Spool retainer hard to | Screw threads dirty or damaged. |
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Clean threads and lubricate with grease - if no improve- ment, replace spool retainer.
1. | Operating trimmer at part | 1. | Operate trimmer at full throttle. |
Oil drips from muffler: | throttle |
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2. | Check oil/fuel mixture. | 2. | Use fresh fuel and the correct |
3. | Air filter dirty. | 3. | Clean per instruction in Maintenance Section. |
4. | Carburetor requires adjust- | 4. | Turn “H” needle clockwise 1/16 - 1/8 turn. See Figure |
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NOTE: The carburetor adjustment needle(s) are equipped with plastic cap(s) that prevents counterclockwise rotation from the original factory adjustment. If your unit exhibits specific performance problem(s) where the Trouble Shooting Section recommends a counterclockwise needle adjustment and no adjustments have been made since original purchase, the unit should be taken to a factory authorized service dealer for repair. In most cases, the needed adjustment is a simple task for the factory trained service representative.
IDLE SPEED
SCREW
“L” LO
NEEDLE
“H” HIGH NEEDLE
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