TROUBLESHOOTING
ENGINE WILL NOT START
C A U S E
On/Off Stop Control is in OFF position Empty fuel tank
Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough Old fuel
Fouled spark plug
Plugged spark arrestor
A C T I O N
Move On/Off Stop Control to ON Fill fuel tank with new fuel
Press primer bulb fully and slowly 10 times Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel Replace or clean the spark plug
Clean or replace spark arrestor
ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE
C A U S E | A C T I O N |
Air filter is plugged | Replace or clean the air filter |
Old fuel | Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel |
Improper carburetor adjustment | Adjust carburetor |
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ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE
C A U S E | A C T I O N |
Old 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 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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