TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE

WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit.

 

TROUBLE

 

CAUSE

REMEDY

 

 

Engine will not

 

1. ON/OFF switch in the

1. Move ON/OFF switch to the ON

 

 

start.

 

OFF position.

position.

 

 

 

 

2. Engine flooded.

2. See “Starting a Flooded Engine”

 

 

 

 

3. Fuel tank empty.

in Operation Section.

 

 

 

 

3. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.

 

 

 

 

4. Spark plug not firing.

4. Install new spark plug.

 

 

 

 

5. Fuel not reaching

5. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.

 

 

 

 

carburetor.

Check for kinked or split fuel line;

 

 

 

 

6. Compression low.

repair or replace.

 

 

 

 

6. Contact an authorized service dealer.

 

 

Engine will

 

1. Carburetor requires

1. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in

 

 

not idle

 

adjustment.

Service and Adjustments Section.

 

 

properly.

 

2. Crankshaft seals worn.

2. Contact an authorized service dealer.

 

 

 

 

3. Compression low.

3. Contact an authorized service dealer.

 

 

Engine will not

 

1. Air filter dirty.

1. Clean or replace air filter.

 

 

accelerate,

 

2. Spark plug fouled.

2. Clean or replace plug

 

 

lacks power,

 

3. Carburetor requires

and regap.

 

 

or dies under

 

3. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in

 

 

a load.

 

adjustment.

Service and Adjustments Section.

 

 

 

 

4. Carbon build-up on

4. Contact an authorized service dealer.

 

 

 

 

muffler outlet screen.

 

 

 

 

 

5. Compression low.

5. Contact an authorized service dealer.

 

 

Engine

 

1. Choke partially on.

1. Adjust choke.

 

 

smokes

 

2. Fuel mixture incorrect.

2. Empty fuel tank and refill with

 

 

excessively.

 

3. Air filter dirty.

correct fuel mixture.

 

 

 

 

3. Clean or replace air filter.

 

 

 

 

4. Carburetor requires

4. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in

 

 

 

 

adjustment.

Service and Adjustments Section.

 

 

Engine runs

 

1. Fuel mixture incorrect.

1. See “Fueling Engine” in Operation

 

 

hot.

 

 

 

section.

 

 

 

 

2. Spark plug incorrect.

2. Replace with correct spark plug.

 

 

 

 

3. Carburetor requires

3. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in

 

 

 

 

adjustment.

Service and Adjustments Section.

 

 

 

 

4. Carbon build-up on

4. Contact an authorized service dealer.

 

 

 

 

muffler outlet screen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ting line, or rotating head parts that will wear and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

require replacement with reasonable use during

 

 

 

 

 

the warranty period. This warranty does not

ELECTROLUX

HOME PRODUCTS, INC.,

cover predelivery setup or normal adjustments

explained in the instruction manual.

warrants to the original purchaser that each new

THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC

Weed EaterR brand gasoline tool or attach-

ment is free from defects in material and work-

LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE OTH-

manship and agrees to repair or replace under

ER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO

this warranty any defective gasoline product or

STATE.

attachment as follows from the original date of

NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR

purchase.

 

 

 

OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED,

2 YEARS -- Parts and Labor, when used for

AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS

household purposes.

WARRANTIES EXCEPT THOSE EX-

60 DAYS -- Parts and Labor, when used for

PRESSLY STIPULATED HEREIN.

commercial, professional, or income producing

SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITA-

purposes.

 

 

 

TIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WAR-

30 DAYS -- Parts and Labor, if used for rental

RANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR

purposes.

 

 

 

LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CON-

This warranty is not transferable and does not

SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE

cover damage or liability caused by improper

LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT

handling, improper maintenance, or the use of

APPLY TO YOU.

accessories and/or attachments not specifically

The policy of ELECTROLUX HOME PROD-

recommended

by ELECTROLUX HOME

UCTS, INC., is to continuously improve its

PRODUCTS, INC., for this tool. Additionally,

products. Therefore, ELECTROLUX HOME

this warranty does not cover tune--ups, spark

PRODUCTS, INC., reserves the right to

plugs, filters, starter ropes, starter springs, cut-

change, modify, or discontinue models, de-

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530086901, GHT 180, GHT 220 specifications

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