TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section
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Does | not | start | 1. | Dirty | air | filter. |
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Loss | of | power | 1. | Dirty | air | filter. |
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2.Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under trimmer.
3.Too much oil in engine.
4.Walking speed too fast.
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Vibration |
| 2. | Loose | nuts or bolts. |
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Starter |
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Loss | of | head | 1. | Belt | not | driving. |
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Hard | to | push | 1. | Handle |
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Poor trimming | 1. Trimmer line length is | |||||||||
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Trimmer | head | 1. | Trimmer | line | not |
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retain | line | 2. | Broken |
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in manual unless directed
CORRECTION
1.Clean/replace air filter.
2.Fill fuel tank.
3.Empty fuel tank and refill with fresh, clean gasoline.
4.Empty fuel tank and refill with fresh, clean gasoline.
5.Connect wire to spark plug.
6.Replace spark plug.
7.Move throttle lever to FAST position.
1.Clean/replace air filter.
2.Clean underside of trimmer and trimmer head.
3.Check oil level.
4.Trim at slower walking speed.
1.Check trimmer lines.
2.Check all hardware, including engine bolts.
3.Check/repair trimmer head.
1.Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.
1.Put belt on pulleys or replace belt if broken.
1.Adjust handle height to suit.
1.If line is worn or broken to half of original length,
replace line.
,Move throttle lever to FAST position.
1. Follow instructions in
Maintenance section.
2.Replace string carrier plate assembly,
3.Use .155 diameter trimmer line,
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