100683 - CURvED ShAfT TRiMMER
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Problem
Cause
Solution
Engine does not start.
Fuel mixture is too rich.
Open choke.
Fuel strainer clogged.
Clean fuel strainer.
Fuel line clogged.
Clean fuel line.
Flooded engine.
Let unit sit for 15 minutes or remove spark
plug and clean per manual.
Spark plug gap is incorrect.
Replace or adjust spark plug per instructions.
Engine dies or accelerates poorly.
Air filter dirty.
Clean air filter.
Incorrect fuel.
Drain and fill with correct fuel/new fuel.
Exhaust port / spark arrestor screen
blocked.
Clean exhaust port / Spark arrestor screen.
Spool retainer hard to turn.
Screw threads are dirty or damaged.
Clean threads and lubricate with grease – if
no improvement, replace the spool retainer.
Grass wraps around drive shaft housing
and string head.
Cutting tall grass at ground level.
Cut tall grass from the top down to prevent
wrapping.
Operating trimmer at part throttle.
Operate trimmer at full throttle.
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