Troubleshooting

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PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)		SOLUTION(S)
Engine difficult to start	1. Out of fuel		1. Add fresh fuel
	2.	Start lever is not compressed	2.	Pull start lever against handle
	3.	Choke in “Run / Warm Start”	3.	Rotate Choke lever to “Choke / Cold Start”
	position		position
	4.	Spark plug wire disconnected	4. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug
	5.	Fouled spark plug	5.	Remove spark plug. Inspect. Replace if
	6.	Dirty Carburetor	necessary
			6.	Take unit to an authorized service center
	7.	Clogged air filter	for Carburetor cleaning
			7.	Remove and clean air filter
	8.	Clogged fuel filter	8.	Remove fuel filter. Inspect. Replace if
	9.	Contaminated Fuel	necessary
			9.	Drain fuel tank. Clean fuel tank. Fill with
			fresh fuel
Engine Problems	1. No Engine Oil		1. Add engine oil
Engine smokes excessively	2. Engine oil not at proper level		2.	Check engine oil. Add or drain engine oil if
Engine runs very “rough”	3. Fouled spark plug		necessary
Engine runs erratically			3.	Remove spark plug. Inspect. Replace if
Engine cannot maintain full speed	4.	Clogged air filter	necessary
			4.	Remove and clean air filter
	5.	Clogged fuel filter	5.	Remove fuel filter. Inspect. Replace if
	6.	Contaminated Fuel	necessary
			6.	Drain fuel tank. Clean fuel tank. Fill with
	7.	Carburetor out of adjustment	fresh fuel
			7.	Take unit to an authorized service center
	8.	Choke in “Choke / Cold Start”	for Carburetor adjustment
			8.	Rotate Choke to “Run / Warm Start”
	position		position

Excessive vibration / noise	1. Loose parts		1.	Tighten all fasteners
	2.	Engine problems (above)	2.	Refer to engine solutions (above)

Blade will not rotate	1. Debris interfering with blade		1.	Remove debris from around blade
	2.	Blade loose	2.	Tighten blade nuts
	3.	Belt Loose	3.	Replace Belt
Engine will not stop	Flameout wire terminals		Connect handle and engine flameout wire
	disconnected		terminals
Blade will not cut properly	Damaged or worn blade		Replace blade

Frequent engine stalling	1. Excessive edging speed / depth		1.	Edge at a moderate pace. Make multiple
	2.	Engine problems (above)	passes.
			2.	Refer to engine solutions (above)

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