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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 service dealer.
If primer bulb fills, engine may be flooded, proceed to next item.
Engine is flooded.
Squeeze the throttle 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
speed and emits excessive
smoke
Incorrect lubricant/fuel mixture.
Use fresh fuel and the correct 2- stroke lubricant mix. (50:1).
Air filter screen is dirty.
Clean air filter screen. Refer to Cleaning Air Filter Screen earlier
in this manual.
Spark arrestor screen is dirty.
Contact a servicing dealer.
Spark plug fouled.
Clean or replace spark plug. Reset spark plug gap. Refer to
Spark Plug Replacement earlier in this manual.
Engine starts, runs, and but will
not idle
Idle speed screw on carburettor
needs adjustment.
Turn idle speed screw clockwise to increase the idle speed. See
Figure 21.
The cutting head should not rotate during idle. If the cutting head
rotates the idle speed is set too high.
Line will not advance
Line is welded to itself.
Lubricate line with silicone spray.
Not enough line on spool.
Install more cutting line. Refer to the applicable line replacement
section in this manual.
Line is worn too short.
Pull lines while alternately pressing down on and releasing bump
knob.
Line is tangled on spool.
Remove line from the spool and rewind. Refer to the applicable
line replacement section in this manual.
Engine speed is too slow.
Advance the cutting line at full throttle.
Spool retainer hard to turn
Screw threads are dirty or
damaged.
Clean threads and lubricate with grease - if no improvement,
replace the spool retainer.
Grass wraps around driveshaft
housing and cutting head.
Cutting tall grass at ground level.
Cut tall grass from the top down to prevent wrapping.
Operating trimmer at part throttle.
Operate trimmer at full throttle.