TROUBLESHOOTING
IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM, CONTACT YOUR AUTHORISED SERVICE DEALER.
PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE | SOLUTION |
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String will not advance: | 1. | String welded to itself. |
| 2. | Not enough string on spool. |
| 3. | String worn too short. |
| 4. | String tangled on spool. |
| 5. | Engine speed too slow. |
1.Lubricate with silicone spray.
2.Install more string. Refer to “String Replacement” earlier in this manual.
3.Pull strings while alternately pressing down on and releasing spool retainer.
4.Remove string from spool and rewind. Refer to “String Replacement” earlier in this manual.
5.Advance string at full throttle.
Grass wraps round shaft | 1. | Cutting tall grass at ground |
housing and string |
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head: | 2. | Operating trimmer at part |
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1.Cut tall grass from the top down.
2.Operate trimmer at full throttle.
Spool retainer hard | Screw threads dirty or | Clean threads and lubricate with grease - if no improve- |
to turn: | damaged. | ment, replace spool retainer. |
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1. | Operating trimmer at part |
Oil drips from silencer: | throttle. |
2. | Check oil/fuel mixture. |
3. | Air filter dirty. |
4. | Carburettor requires adjust- |
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1.Operate trimmer at full throttle.
2.Use fresh fuel and the correct
3.Clean per instruction in Maintenance Section.
4.Turn “H” needle clockwise 1/16 - 1/8 turn. See Figure 27.
NOTE: The carburettor adjustment needle(s) are equipped with plastic cap(s) which prevent anticlockwise rotation from the original factory adjustment. If your unit exhibits specific performance problem(s) where the Troubleshooting Section recommends an anticlockwise needle adjustment and no adjustments have been made since original purchase, the unit should be taken to a
IDLE SPEED
SCREW
“L” LO
NEEDLE
“H” HIGH NEEDLE
Fig. 27
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