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English (Original instructions)
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Engine starts, runs, and
accelerates but will not idle.
Idle speed screw on 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.
Grass wraps round shaft
housing and bump head 1. Cutting tall grass at ground
level.
1. Cut tall grass from the top down.
2. Operating the product at part
throttle
2. Operate the product at full throttle.
Bump knob hard to turn. Screw threads dirty or damage. Clean threads and lubricate with grease - if no
improvement, replace bump knob.
Lubricant drips from muf fl er. 1. Operating the product at part
throttle.
1. Operate the product at full throttle.
2. Lubricant/fuel mixture is
incorrect. 2. Use fresh fuel and correct synthetic 2-stroke lubricant
mix.
3. Air fi lter is dirty. 3. Clean per instruction in "Maintenance" section.