TROUBLESHOOTING
IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEALER.
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
String will not advance
1. String welded to itself.
1. Lubricate with silicone spray.
2. Not enough string on spool.
2. Install more string. Refer to “String Replacement”
earlier in this manual.
3. String worn too short.
3. Pull strings while alternately pressing down on
and releasing spool retainer.
4. String tangled on spool.
4. Remove string from spool and rewind. Refer to
“String Replacement” earlier in this manual.
5. Engine speed too slow.
5. Advance string at full throttle.
Grass wraps around
1. Cutting tall grass at
1. Cut tall grass from the top down.
shaft housing and
ground level.
string head
2. Operating trimmer at part throttle. 2. Operate trimmer at full throttle.
Spool retainer hard
Screw threads dirty or damaged.
Clean threads and lubricate with grease - if no
to turn
improvement, replace spool retainer
Oil drips from muffler:
1. Operating trimmer at part throttle 1. Operate trimmer at full throttle.
2. Check oil/fuel mixture.
2. Use fresh fuel and the correct 2-stroke oil mix.
3. Air filter dirty.
3. Clean per instruction in Maintenance Section.
4. Carburetor requires adjustment.
4. Turn “H” needle clockwise 1/16 - 1/8 turn (Fig. 25).
NOTE:
The carburetor adjustment needle(s) are equipped with plastic cap(s) that prevents counterclockwise rotation
from the original factory adjustment. If your unit exhibits specific performance problem(s) where the Trouble Shooting
Section recommends a counterclockwise needle adjustment and no adjustments have been made since original
purchase, the unit should be taken to a factory authorized service dealer for repair. In most cases, the needed
adjustment is a simple task for the factory trained service representative.
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