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ENGINE WILL NOT START |
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C A U S E |
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Empty fuel tank |
| Fill fuel tank with new fuel |
Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough |
| Press primer bulb fully and slowly 10 times |
Engine is flooded |
| Use starting procedure with choke lever in position 3 |
Old or improperly mixed fuel |
| Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel |
Fouled spark plug |
| Replace or clean the spark plug |
Plugged spark arrestor |
| Clean or replace spark arrestor |
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ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE |
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C A U S E
Air filter is plugged
Old or improperly mixed fuel Improper carburetor adjustment
A C T I O N
Replace or clean the air filter Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel Adjust carburetor
ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE
C A U S E | A C T I O N |
Old or improperly mixed fuel | Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel |
Improper carburetor adjustment | Take to an authorized service dealer for adjustment |
Cutting attachment bound with grass | Stop the engine and clean the cutting attachment |
Dirty air filter | Clean or replace the air filter |
Plugged spark arrestor | Clean or replace spark arrestor |
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ENGINE LACKS POWER OR STALLS WHEN CUTTING
C A U S E | A C T I O N |
Old or improperly mixed fuel | Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel |
Improper carburetor adjustment | Take to an authorized service dealer for adjustment |
Fouled spark plug | Replace or clean the spark plug |
Plugged spark arrestor | Clean or replace spark arrestor |
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CUTTING ATTACHMENT WILL NOT ADVANCE LINE
C A U S E | A C T I O N |
Cutting attachment bound with grass | Stop the engine and clean cutting attachment |
Cutting attachment out of line | Refill with new line |
Inner reel bound up | Replace the inner reel |
Cutting head dirty | Clean inner reel and outer spool |
Line welded | Disassemble, remove the welded section and rewind |
Line twisted when refilled | Disassemble and rewind the line |
Not enough line is exposed | Push the bump knob and pull out line until 4 inches (102 mm) |
| of line is outside of the cutting attachment |
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CUTTING LINE ADVANCES UNCONTROLLABLY
C A U SE | A C T I O N |
Oil, cleaner or lubricant in cutting head | Clean and thoroughly dry the cutting head |
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If further assistance is required, contact your authorized service dealer.
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