TROUBLESHOOTING
ENGINE WILL NOT START
C A U S E
Empty fuel tank
Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough Engine is flooded
Old or improperly mixed fuel Fouled spark plug Plugged spark arrestor On/Off Control set to Off (O)
A C T I O N
Fill fuel tank with properly mixed fuel Press primer bulb fully and slowly 10 times Squeeze the trigger and pull the starter rope Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel mixture Replace or clean the spark plug
Clean or replace spark arrestor
Set control to On (I)
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 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 |
| (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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