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English (Original instructions)
TROUBLESHOOTING
IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM, CONTACT YOUR AUTHORISED SERVICE DEALER.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Engine will not start. No spark. The spark plug may be damaged, remove it and check for dirt
and cracks. Replace with a new spark plug.
No fuel. Push primer bulb until bulb is full of fuel. If bulb does not fill,
primary fuel delivery sys tem is blocked. Con tact a servicing
dealer. If prim er bulb fills, engine may be flooded, proceed to
next item.
Engine is flooded. Remove spark plug, turn product so spark plug hole is aimed
at the ground. Rotate the choke lever to “
” position and pull
starter cord 10 to 15 times. This will clear excess fuel from
en gine. Remove any fuel which splashed on the product. Clean
and reinstall spark plug. Clean up any spilled fuel and move at
least 9m away before restarting. Pull starter three times with
choke lever at “
”. If en gine does not start, rotate choke lever
to “ ” position and repeat normal starting pro ce dure. If engine
still fails to start, repeat pro ce dure with a new spark plug.
Start rope is harder to pull now
than when it was new. Contact a servicing dealer.
Old fuel. Only use fresh fuel mixed with recommended oil. Fuel over 30
days old may prevent the product from starting.
Engine starts but will not
ac cel er ate. Engine requires approximately
three minutes to warm up. Allow engine to completely warm up. If engine does not
accelerate after three minutes, contact a ser vic ing dealer.
Engine starts but will
only run at high speed at
half choke. Carburetor requires adjustment. Contact a ser vic ing dealer.
Engine does not reach
full speed and emits
ex ces sive smoke. Check lubricant fuel mixture. Use fresh fuel and the correct 2-stroke lubricant mix.
Air filter is dirty. Clean air filter. Refer to Clean ing the Air Filter earlier in this
manual.
Spark arrestor screen is dirty. Contact a servicing dealer.
Engine starts, runs,
and accelerates but will
not idle. Idle speed screw on carburetor
requires adjustment. Contact a servicing dealer.
Blade continues to rotate
at idle speed. Carburetor requires adjustment. Contact a servicing dealer.
Line will not advance. 1. Line welded to itself. 1. Lubricate with silicone spray.
2. Not enough line on spool. 2. Install more line. Refer to “Line Replacement” earlier in this
manual.
3. Line worn too short. 3. Pull lines while alternately pressing down on and releasing
bump head.
4. Line tangled on spool. 4. Remove line from spool and rewind. Refer to “Line
Replacement” earlier in this manual.
5. Engine speed too slow. 5. Advance line at full throttle.