TROUBLESHOOTING
ENGINE WILL NOT START
C A U S E
Empty fuel tank
Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough Engine is flooded
Old or improperly mixed fuel
Fouled spark plug
Plugged spark arrestor
ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE
C A U S E
Air filter is plugged
Old or improperly mixed fuel
Improper carburetor adjustment
ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE
C A U S E
Old or improperly mixed fuel
Improper carburetor adjustment
Cutting attachment bound with grass
Dirty air filter
Plugged spark arrestor
A C T I O N
Fill fuel tank with properly mixed fuel Press primer bulb fully and slowly 10 times Squeeze the trigger and pull the starter rope Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel mixture Replace or clean the spark plug
Clean or replace spark arrestor
A C T I O N
Replace or clean the air filter
Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel mixture
Adjust according to the Carburetor Adjustments section
A C T I O N
Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel mixture
Take to an authorized service dealer for an adjustment Stop the engine and clean the cutting attachment Clean or replace the air filter
Clean or replace spark arrestor
ENGINE LACKS POWER OR STALLS WHEN CUTTING
C A U S E
Old or improperly mixed fuel Improper carburetor adjustment Fouled spark plug
Plugged spark arrestor
A C T I O N
Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel mixture
Take to an authorized service dealer for an adjustment Replace or clean the spark plug
Clean or replace spark arrestor
CUTTING ATTACHMENT WILL NOT ADVANCE LINE
C A U S E
Cutting attachment bound with grass Cutting attachment out of line Inner reel bound up
Cutting head dirty
Line welded
Line twisted when refilled
Not enough line is exposed
A C T I O N
Stop the engine and clean cutting attachment Refill with new line
Replace the inner reel
Clean inner reel and outer spool
Disassemble, remove the welded section and rewind Disassemble and rewind the line
Push the bump knob and pull out line until 4 inches (102 mm) of line is outside of the cutting attachment
CUTTING LINE ADVANCES UNCONTROLLABLY
C A U SE
Oil, cleaner or lubricant in cutting head
A C T I O N
Clean and thoroughly dry the cutting head
If further assistance is required, contact your authorized service dealer.
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