TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART

Engine overheats.

Engine cooling system

Clean debris screen and

clogged.

engine cooling fins.

 

 

Carburetor out of adjustment.

Adjust carburetor. Take the

 

unit to an authorised Service

 

Dealer.

 

 

 

Oil level is low.

Add oil.

 

 

 

Engine will not stop

Defective throttle control

Inspect and replace

running.

lever or wire.

damaged parts.

 

 

 

 

Throttle not adjusted

Move throttle to the full OFF

 

properly.

position.

 

 

 

Poor trimming

Trimmer line length is too

Correct line length is 52cm

performance.

short.

(21.5 inches). When less

 

 

than 1/2 this length, replace

 

 

the line.

 

 

 

Engine not set at FAST speed.

Move engine throttle lever to FAST position.

Trimmer vibrates

Trimmer line lengths are

Adjust trimmer line to

 

substantially different.

approximately equal lengths.

 

 

 

 

Loose nuts or bolts.

Check all bolts and nuts,

 

 

including engine bolts.

 

 

 

 

Broken trimmer head.

Replace broken part.

 

 

 

Trimmer head does not

Trimmer line not properly

Follow instructions on decal

retain line

attached.

or in the Maintenance

 

 

section of the owner’s

 

 

handbook.

 

 

 

 

Broken line retainer.

Replace trimmer head

 

 

assembly.

 

 

 

 

Trimmer line not correct size.

Use 3,3mm (0.130 inch)

 

 

diameter trimmer line.

 

 

 

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