Country Home Products Men's Trimmer Troubleshooting and Warranty, Troubleshooting Table

Chapter 6: Troubleshooting and Warranty

Most problems are easy to fix. Consult the troubleshooting table for common problems and their solutions. If you continue to experience problems call Country Home Products, Inc. for support.

Troubleshooting Table

WARNING! Before performing any maintenance procedure, stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire.

SYMPTOM	POSSIBLE CAUSE
The engine won’t start	⇒ Are you priming? Push the primer bulb 3 to 5 times, releasing completely
manually.	each time.
	⇒ Are you using fresh, clean gas? If the gas is old, change it. Use a fuel
	stabilizer if you keep gas longer than two months.
(Please refer to the	⇒ Does the engine have the right amount of clean oil? If the oil is dirty,
engine manufacture’s	change it following the procedure in the engine manufacturer’s owner’s
owner’s manual for	manual.
engine-specific	⇒ Is the spark plug clean? If the spark plug is dirty or cracked, change it. If
procedures.)
	it’s oily, leave it out, hold a rag over the plug hole and pull the recoil cord
	several times to blow out any oil in the cylinder, then wipe off the plug
	and reinsert it.
	⇒ Is the air filter clean? If it’s dirty, change it following the procedure in the
	engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual.
	⇒ Is the throttle cable attached to the engine and moving freely?
	⇒ If your engine still won’t start, call 1(800)DR-OWNER(376-9637)for
	assistance.
The engine won’t start	⇒ Have you checked all the items under the section called Electric Starting
using electric-start.	on page 13? If not, do so now.
	⇒ Is your battery charged? Check it yourself or at a gas station. If it’s low,
	charge it with a 12-volt, 1 to 2 amp trickle charger. If you don’t use your
(Please refer to the	trimmer for at least 45 minutes at a time, the battery may need to be
engine manufacturer’s	periodically charged. See the Battery Care section on page 25.
owner’s manual for	⇒ If your battery is charged and your DR® still won’t start, call 1(800)DR-
engine-specific	OWNER (376-9637) for assistance.
procedures.)

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