Troubleshooting Guide (continued)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS

 

 

Symptom

 

 

 

Possible Cause

 

Remedy

 

 

 

 

Clogged air cleaner element.

 

Clean the air cleaner element.

Poor acceleration.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clogged fuel filter.

 

Replace the fuel filter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lean fuel/air mixture.

 

Consult with an authorized servicing dealer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Idle speed set too low.

 

Adjust: 2,750 (±250) RPM (min-1).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Switch turned off.

 

Reset the switch and re-start.

Engine stops abruptly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fuel tank empty.

 

Refuel. See page 8.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clogged fuel filter.

 

Replace fuel filter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Water in the fuel.

 

Drain; replace with clean fuel. See page 8.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shorted spark plug or loose terminal.

 

Clean or replace spark plug with a Champion CJ8 or

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

equivalent type spark plug of the correct heat range.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tighten the terminal.

 

 

 

 

Ignition failure.

 

Consult with an authorized servicing dealer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Piston seizure.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ground (stop) wire is disconnected,

 

Test and replace as required.

 

 

 

 

 

Engine difficult to shut off.

 

 

 

or switch is defective.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Overheating due to incorrect spark plug.

 

Replace spark plug with a Champion CJ8 or equivalent

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

type spark plug of the correct heat range.

 

 

 

 

Overheated engine.

 

Idle engine until cool.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine idle too high.

 

Set idle: 2,750 (±250) RPM (min-1).

Cutting attachment rotates at

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Broken clutch spring or worn clutch spring boss.

 

Replace spring/shoes as required, check idle speed.

engine idle.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loose attachment holder.

 

Inspect and re-tighten holders securely.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Warped or damaged cutting attachment.

 

Inspect and replace attachment as required.

Excessive vibration.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loose gearcase.

 

Tighten gearcase securely.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bent main shaft/worn or damaged bushings.

 

Inspect and replace as necessary.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shaft not installed in powerhead or gearcase.

 

Inspect and reinstall as required.

Cutting attachment will

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Broken shaft.

 

 

not rotate.

 

 

 

 

Consult with an authorized servicing dealer.

 

 

 

 

Damaged gearcase.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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