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PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
SOLUTION(S)
Engine difficult to start
1. Out of fuel
2. Start lever is not compressed
3. Choke in “Run / Warm Start”
position
4. Spark plug wire disconnected
5. Fouled spark plug
6. Dirty Carburetor
7. Clogged air filter
8. Clogged fuel filter
9. Contaminated Fuel
1. Add fresh fuel
2. Pull start lever against handle
3. Rotate Choke lever to “Choke / Cold Start”
position
4. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug
5. Remove spark plug. Inspect. Replace if
necessary
6. Take unit to an authorized service center
for Carburetor cleaning
7. Remove and clean air filter
8. Remove fuel filter. Inspect. Replace if
necessary
9. Drain fuel tank. Clean fuel tank. Fill with
fresh fuel
Engine Problems
Engine smokes excessively
Engine runs very “rough”
Engine runs erratically
Engine cannot maintain full speed
1. No Engine Oil
2. Engine oil not at proper level
3. Fouled spark plug
4. Clogged air filter
5. Clogged fuel filter
6. Contaminated Fuel
7. Carburetor out of adjustment
8. Choke in “Choke / Cold Start”
position
1. Add engine oil
2. Check engine oil. Add or drain engine oil if
necessary
3. Remove spark plug. Inspect. Replace if
necessary
4. Remove and clean air filter
5. Remove fuel filter. Inspect. Replace if
necessary
6. Drain fuel tank. Clean fuel tank. Fill with
fresh fuel
7. Take unit to an authorized service center
for Carburetor adjustment
8. Rotate Choke to “Run / Warm Start”
position
Excessive vibration / noise
1. Loose parts
2. Engine problems (above)
1. Tighten all fasteners
2. Refer to engine solutions (above)
Blade will not rotate
1. Debris interfering with blade
2. Blade loose
3. Belt Loose
1. Remove debris from around blade
2. Tighten blade nuts
3. Replace Belt
Engine will not stop
Ground wire terminals disconnected Connect handle and engine ground wire
terminals
Blade will not cut properly
Damaged or worn blade
Replace blade
Frequent engine stalling
1. Excessive edging speed / depth
2. Engine problems (above)
1. Edge at a moderate pace. Make multiple
passes
2. Refer to engine solutions (above)
Troubleshooting
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