Weed Eater XT260, 530163906 instruction manual Troubleshooting Table Cause Remedy

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TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE

WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performingall of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit.

 

TROUBLE

CAUSE

REMEDY

 

Engine will not

1. Engine flooded.

1. See “Starting a Flooded Engine in

 

start.

2. Fuel tank empty.

 

Operation Section.

 

 

2. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.

 

 

3. Spark plug not firing.

3. Install new spark plug.

 

 

4. Fuel not reaching

4. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.

 

 

 

carburetor.

 

Check for kinked or split fuel line;

 

 

5. Carburetor requires

 

repair or replace.

 

 

5. Contact an authorized service dealer.

 

 

 

adjustment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine will

1.

Carburetor requires

1. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in

 

not idle

 

adjustment.

 

Service and Adjustments Section.

 

properly.

2.

Crankshaft seals worn.

2. Contact an authorized service dealer.

 

 

3.

Compression low.

3. Contact an authorized service dealer.

 

Engine will not

1.

Air filter dirty.

1. Clean or replace air filter.

 

accelerate,

2. Spark plug fouled.

2. Clean or replace plug

 

lacks power,

3.

Carburetor requires

 

and regap.

 

or dies under

3. Contact an authorized service dealer.

 

a load.

4.

adjustment.

4. Contact an authorized service dealer.

 

 

Carbon build-up on

 

 

 

muffler outlet screen.

 

 

 

 

5.

Compression low.

5. Contact an authorized service dealer.

 

Engine

1.

Choke partially on.

1.

Adjust choke.

 

smokes

2.

Fuel mixture incorrect.

2.

Empty fuel tank and refill with

 

excessively.

3.

Air filter dirty.

 

correct fuel mixture.

 

 

3.

Clean or replace air filter.

 

 

4.

Carburetor requires

4.

Contact an authorized service dealer.

 

 

 

adjustment.

 

 

 

Engine runs

1. Fuel mixture incorrect.

1.

See “Fueling Engine” in Operation

 

hot.

 

 

 

section.

 

 

2. Spark plug incorrect.

2.

Replace with correct spark plug.

 

 

3. Carburetor requires

3.

Contact an authorized service dealer

 

 

 

adjustment.

.

 

 

 

4. Carbon build-up on

4.

Contact an authorized service dealer.

 

 

 

muffler outlet screen.

 

 

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Contents Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d’Instructions 530163906 10/20/03Unit / Maintenance Safety Operator SafetyFuel Safety Transporting and Storage Cutting SafetyAdjusting the Handle Attaching ShieldPrimer Bulb Stop Switch ChokeKnow Your Trimmer Before Starting EngineStarting a Warm Engine HOW to Stop Your UnitHOW to Start Your Unit Starting a Flooded EngineCutting Methods Operating PositionTrimmer Line Advance Right WrongCheck for Loose Fasteners and Parts Inspect and Clean Unit and LabelsClean AIR Filter Check for Damaged or Worn PartsEngine will not idle when the throttle is re- leased Line ReplacementCarburetor Adjustment Replace Spark PlugFuel System Motors or switches, furnaces, etcSeasonal Storage EngineTroubleshooting Table Cause Remedy Policy of Electrolux Home Tions The U.S. Environmental ProtectionNANCE, Replacement and Repair

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