TROUBLESHOOTING
ENGINE WILL NOT START
CAUSE
ACTION
Empty fuel tank
Fill fuel tank with fuel
Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough
On/Off control in the STOP position
Old fuel
Press primer bulb fully and slowly 10 times
Turn On/Off control to ON
Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel
Replace or clean the spark plug
Clean or replace spark arrestor
Fouled spark plug
Plugged spark arrestor
ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE
CAUSE
ACTION
Air filter is plugged
Old fuel
Replace or clean the air filter
Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel
Adjust according to the Carburetor Adjustments section
Improper carburetor adjustment
ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE
CAUSE
ACTION
Old fuel
Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel mixture
Take to an authorized service dealer for an adjustment
Stop the engine and clean the cutting attachment
Clean or replace the air filter
Improper carburetor adjustment
Cutting attachment bound with grass
Dirty air filter
Plugged spark arrestor
Clean or replace spark arrestor
ENGINE LACKS POWER OR STALLS WHEN CUTTING
CAUSE
ACTION
Old fuel
Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel
Take to an authorized service dealer for an adjustment or take to a
authorized service dealer
Improper carburetor adjustment
Fouled spark plug
Replace or clean the spark plug
Clean or replace spark arrestor
Plugged spark arrestor
CUTTING ATTACHMENT WILL NOT ADVANCE LINE
CAUSE
ACTION
Cutting attachment bound with grass
Cutting attachment out of line
Inner reel bound up
Stop the engine and clean cutting attachment
Refill with new line
Replace the inner reel
Cutting head dirty
Clean inner reel and outer spool
Disassemble, remove the welded section and rewind
Disassemble and rewind the line
Line welded
Line twisted when refilled
Push the bump knob and pull out line until 4 inches (102 mm) of
line is outside of the cutting attachment
Not enough line is exposed
CUTTING LINE ADVANCES UNCONTROLLABLY3
CAUSE
ACTION
Oil, cleaner or lubricant in cutting head
Clean and thoroughly dry the cutting head
If further assistance is required, contact your authorized service dealer.
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| Document Type | Owner's Manual |
| Language | English |
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