Troubleshooting

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PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)

SOLUTION(S)

Engine difficult to start

1. Out of fuel

1. Add fresh fuel.

 

2.

Throttle in Stop Position

2.

Move Throttle to Start position.

 

3.

Engine not primed

3.

Press Primer bulb 3 times, waiting 2

 

4.

Engine Flooded

seconds between each push.

 

4.

Wait a few minutes before starting.

 

5.

Spark plug wire disconnected

5. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug.

 

6.

Defective throttle control lever or

6.

Inspect lever and wire. Replace if

 

wire

necessary.

 

7.

Fouled spark plug

7.

Remove spark plug. Inspect. Replace if

 

8.

Clogged air filter

necessary.

 

8.

Remove and clean air filter.

 

9.

Clogged fuel filter

9.

Remove fuel filter. Inspect. Replace if

 

10. Dirty Carburetor

necessary.

 

10. Take unit to an authorized service center

 

11.Contaminated Fuel

for carburetor cleaning.

 

11. Drain fuel tank. Clean fuel tank. Fill with

 

 

 

fresh fuel.

Engine Problems

1. No Engine Oil

1. Add engine oil.

Engine smokes excessively

2. Engine oil not at proper level

2.

Check engine oil. Add or drain engine oil if

Engine runs very “rough”

3. Fouled spark plug

necessary.

Engine runs erratically

3.

Remove spark plug. Inspect. Replace if

Engine cannot maintain full speed

4.

Clogged air filter

necessary.

 

4.

Remove and clean air filter.

 

5.

Clogged fuel filter

5.

Remove fuel filter. Inspect. Replace if

 

6.

Carburetor out of adjustment

necessary.

 

6.

Take unit to an authorized service center

 

7.

Contaminated Fuel

for carburetor adjustment.

 

7.

Drain fuel tank. Clean fuel tank. Fill with

 

 

 

fresh fuel.

Excessive vibration / noise

1. Loose parts

1.

Tighten all fasteners.

 

2.

Trimmer lines unequal length

2.

Replace with trimmer lines of equal length.

 

3.

Set screws in trimmer head loose

3.

Tighten set screws with T-handle wrench.

 

4.

Engine problems (above)

4.

Refer to engine solutions (above).

Engine Overheats

1. Clogged Cooling system

1.

Remove debris from recoil starter cover

 

2.

Engine problems (above)

and cooling fins.

 

2.

Refer to engine solutions (above).

Engine will not stop

Defective throttle control lever or wire

Inspect lever and wire. Replace if necessary.

Poor Trimming performance

1. Trimmer line is too short

1.

Replace with correct length trimmer line

 

2.

Engine not at full throttle

(22 inches).

 

2.

Move throttle lever to FAST position.

 

3.

Engine problems (above)

3.

Refer to engine solutions (above).

Trimmer head does not retain line

1. Trimmer line not properly attached

1.

Follow instructions in maintenance section

 

2.

Broken line retainer

for attaching line.

 

2.

Have trimmer head assembly replaced.

 

3.

Trimmer line not correct size

3.

Use a 0.155 in. (4 mm) trimmer line.

 

4.

Trimmer line too brittle

4.

Use a trimmer line that has been soaking

 

 

 

in water.

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