Weed Eater 545137297 Troubleshooting Table Cause Remedy, Load Adjustment, Carbon build-up on

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TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE

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

TROUBLE

CAUSE

REMEDY

Engine will not

1.

ON/OFF switch in the

1. Move ON/OFF switch to the ON

start.

 

OFF position.

 

position.

 

2.

Engine flooded.

2. See “Starting a Flooded Engine”

 

3.

Fuel tank empty.

 

in Operation Section.

 

3. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.

 

4.

Spark plug not firing.

4. Install new spark plug.

 

5.

Fuel not reaching

5. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.

 

 

carburetor.

 

Check for kinked or split fuel line;

 

6.

Compression low.

 

repair or replace.

 

6. Contact an authorized service dealer.

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.

3.

correct fuel mixture.

 

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.

Contact an authorized service dealer.

 

4. Carbon build-up on

 

 

muffler outlet screen.

 

 

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Contents Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d’Instructions Safety Rules Assembly AssemblyOperation Stopping Your Engine Operating PositionStarting Your Engine Starting a Warm EngineService Replace Spark Plug Carburetor AdjustmentReplace Fuel Filter Seasonal StorageNeed ASSISTANCE? Load Adjustment Troubleshooting Table Cause RemedyCarbon build-up on Muffler outlet screen Compression lowLigations The U.S. Environmental Protec Limited WarrantyIntermediate 125 hours Extended 300 hours