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ENGINE WILL NOT START |
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C A U S E |
| A C T I O N |
Empty fuel tank |
| Fill fuel tank with properly mixed fuel |
Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough |
| Press primer bulb fully and slowly 10 times |
Engine is flooded |
| Squeeze the trigger and pull the starter rope |
Old or improperly mixed fuel |
| Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel mixture |
Fouled spark plug |
| Replace or clean the spark plug |
Plugged spark arrestor |
| Clean or replace spark arrestor |
The outside temperature is below 40º F |
| Pull the starter rope up to |
The outside temperature is above 90º F |
| Squeeze the throttle control and pull the starter rope |
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ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE |
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C A U S E |
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Air filter is plugged |
| Replace or clean the air filter |
Old or improperly mixed fuel |
| Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel mixture |
Improper carburetor adjustment |
| Adjust according to the Carburetor Adjustments section |
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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 mixture |
Improper carburetor adjustment |
| Take to an authorized service dealer for an 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 mixture |
Improper carburetor adjustment |
| Take to an authorized service dealer for an 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 |
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| (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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