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English(Original instructions)
TROUBLESHOOTING
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
fi
ll, primary fuel delivery system is blocked. Contact a
service dealer. If primer bulb
fi
lls, engine may be
fl
ooded
(see next item).
Flooded engine.
Remove spark plug, turn trimmer so spark plug hole is
aimed at the ground. Make sure lever is in the open choke
position and pull starter cord 10 to 14 times. This will clear
excess fuel from engine. Clean and reinstall spark plug.
With the throttle trigger fully depressed, pull starter cord
three times with lever at open choke position. If engine
does not start, move choke lever to close choke position
and follow normal starting instructions in “STARTING
AND STOPPING” section. If engine still fails to start,
repeat procedure with a new spark plug.
Starter rope pulls harder now than when
new.
Contact a service dealer.
Engine starts but will not
accelerate.
Carburetor requires adjustment.
Contact a service dealer.
Engine does not reach full speed
and emits excessive smoke.
Check oil fuel mixture.
Use fresh fuel and the correct synthetic 2-stroke oil mix.
Air
fi
lter dirty.
Clean air
fi
lter. Refer to “Replacing and Cleaning Air
Filter” earlier in this manual.
Carburetor requires adjustment.
Contact a servicing dealer.
Engine starts, runs, and
accelerates but will not idle.
Carburettor requires adjustment.
Contact a servicing dealer.
Blade continues to rotate at idle
speed.
Carburetor requires adjustment.
Contact a servicing dealer.
Grass wraps round shaft housing
and string head.
Cutting tall grass at ground level.
Cut tall grass from the top down.
Operating trimmer at part throttle.
Operate trimmer at full throttle.
Oil drips from silencer.
Operating trimmer at part throttle.
Operate trimmer at full throttle.
Check oil/fuel mixture.
Use fresh fuel and the correct synthetic 2-stroke oil mix.
Air
fi
lter is dirty.
Clean per instruction in Maintenance Section.
Carburetor requires adjustment.
Contact a servicing dealer.