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WHEELED TRIMMER
ENGLISH
TROUBLESHOOTING
*If equipped
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
REMEDY
Engine runs, but dies
or does not accelerate
properly
Air filter dirty
Clean or replace
Fuel filter dirty
Replace
Fuel vent plugged
Clean or replace
Spark plug dirty/worn
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Carburetor vibration
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Cooling system dirty/plugged
Clean
Spark arrestor* plugged
Clean or replace
Drive belt rolling or
falling off pulleys
Pulley not aligned
Align pulleys
Belt not tensioned properly
Tension belt with 70 lbs. of force
Spindle bearing failed
Replace bearing
Wheels do not spin
with transmission bail
engaged
Transmission engagement cable is out
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Transmission belt is slipping
See maintenance section on tensioning belt
Sprockets are spinning on shafts
Check for roll pins and set screws in sprockets
Chain is off sprockets
Check sprocket alignment and tension