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SPARK PLUG REPLACEMENT
This engine uses a Champion RCJ-6Y or NGK BPMR7A spark plug with .025 in.(6.35mm) electrode gap. Use an exact replacement and
replace annually.
STORING THE PRODUCT
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Clean all foreign material from the product. Store idle unit indoors in a dry, well-ventilated area that is inaccessible to children.
Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden chemicals.
When storing 1 month or longer:
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Drain all fuel from tank into a container approved for petrol. Run engine until it stops.
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Engine will not start
. No spark.
. Clean or replace spark plug. Reset spark plug gap. Refer to Spark
Plug Replacement earlier in this manual.
2. No fuel.
2. Push primer bulb until bulb is full of fuel. If bulb does not fill, primary
fuel delivery system is blocked. Contact a service dealer. If primer
bulb fills, engine may be flooded, proceed to next item.
3. Engine is flooded.
3. Set the start lever to the START position. Squeeze the trigger and
pull the rope repeatedly until the engine starts and runs.
NOTE:
Depending on the severity of the flooding, this may require
numerous pulls of the rope.
Engine does not reach full
. Incorrect lubricant/fuel mixture. . Use fresh fuel and the correct 2- stroke lubricant mix. (50:).
speed and emits excessive
2. Air filter screen is dirty.
2. Clean air filter screen.
smoke
Refer to Cleaning Air Filter Screen earlier in this manual.
3. Spark arrestor screen is dirty.
3. Contact a servicing dealer.
4. Spark plug fouled.
4. Clean or replace spark plug. Reset spark plug gap. Refer to Spark
Plug Replacement earlier in this manual.
Engine starts, runs, and
Idle speed screw on carburettor
Turn idle speed screw clockwise to increase idle speed. accelerates
but will not idle
needs adjustment.
See Figure 2.
Line will not advance
. Line is welded to itself.
. Lubricate line with silicone spray.
2. Not enough line on spool.
2. Install more line. Refer to the applicable line replacement
section in this manual.
3. Line is worn too short.
3. Pull line while alternately pressing down on and releasing spool
retainer.
4. Line is tangled on spool.
4. Remove line from spool and rewind.
Refer to the applicable line replacement section in this manual.
5. Engine speed is too slow.
5. Advance string at full throttle.
Spool retainer hard to turn
Screw threads are dirty or
Clean threads and lubricate with grease - if no improvement, replace
damaged.
the spool retainer.
Grass wraps around
. Cutting tall grass at ground
. Cut tall grass from the top down to prevent wrapping.
driveshaft housing and
level.
cutting head
2. Operating trimmer at part
2. Operate trimmer at full throttle.
throttle.
IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM CONTACT YOUR AUTHORISED SERVICE DEALER.
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