TROUBLESHOOTING
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Engine will | 1. | Spark plug wire disconnected. | 1. | Connect spark plug wire. |
not start or | 2. | Engine not primed | 2. | Prime engine. |
runs poorly | 3. | Fuel tank empty. | 3. | Add fuel to the fuel tank. |
| 4. | Throttle control lever not in | 4. | See Engine Manual. |
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| correct position. |
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| 5. | Engine is flooded. | 5. | Wait several minutes before |
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| attempting to start. |
| 6. | Defective or incorrectly gapped | 6. | Replace or regap spark plug. |
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| spark plug. |
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| 7. | Stale or contaminated gasoline. | 7. | Drain fuel tank and refill with |
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| fresh gasoline. |
| 8. | Engine cooling system | 8. | Clean debris screen and |
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| overloaded with debris. |
| cooling fins. |
| 9. | Dirty carburetor or fuel line. | 9. | Clean carburetor or fuel line. |
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| 10.Dirty air filter or precleaner. | 10.Replace air filter or | ||
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| precleaner. |
| 11. Carburetor out of adjustment. | 11. See Engine Manual or | ||
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| contact your dealer. |
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Engine | 1. | Engine cooling system | 1. | Clean engine screen and |
overheats |
| overloaded with debris. |
| cooling fins. |
| 2. | Carburetor out of adjustment. | 2. | See Engine Manual or |
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Poor | 1. | Engine not set at Fast speed. | 1. | Set engine throttle to Fast |
trimming |
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performance |
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Trimmer | 1. | Cutter line lengths are too | 1. | Trim or adjust cutter line to |
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| equal lengths. Replace if |
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| necessary. |
| 2. | Loose hardware. | 2. | Check all bolts and nuts, |
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| including engine mounting |
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| hardware, for tightness. |
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