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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 system is blocked. Contact a servicing dealer. If primer
bulb fills, engine may be flooded, proceed to next item.
Engine is flooded.
Remove spark plug, turn unit so spark plug hole is aimed at
the ground. Rotate the choke dial to “
” position and pull
starter cord 10 to 15 times. This will clear excess fuel from
engine. Remove any fuel, which splashed on the product. Clean
and reinstall spark plug. Clean up any spilled fuel and move at
least
9 m away before restarting. Pull starter three times with choke
dial at “
”. If engine does not start, rotate choke dial to “
” position and repeat normal starting procedure. If engine still
fails to start, repeat procedure 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 unit from starting.
Engine starts but will not
accelerate.
Engine requires approximately
three minutes to warm up.
Allow engine to completely warm up. If engine does not accelerate
after three minutes, contact a servicing dealer.
Engine starts but will only run
at high speed at half choke.
Carburetor requires
adjustment.
Contact a servicing dealer.
Engine does not reach full
speed and emits excessive
smoke.
Check lubricant fuel mixture.
Use fresh fuel and the correct 2-stroke lubricant mix.
Air filter is dirty.
Clean air filter. Refer to Cleaning 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.
String head 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.
Lubricant drips from muffler
.
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 filter dirty.
3. Clean per instruction in "Maintenance" section.