30
Troubleshooting
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
The engine does not start. 1. No spark.
Check the spark plug. Take off the spark plug, place
the spark plug cap on the spark plug and place the
spark plug on the metal cylinder. Pull she starter
and check if there are sparks on the top of the spark
plug. If there are no sparks repeat procedure with a
new spark plug. If still no sparks contact local
dealer.
2. No fuel.
Press the fuel primer. If the problem persists,
contact your local dealer.
3. “Drowned” engine.
Remove the spark plug and turn the trimmer so that
the spark plug hole faces the ground. Switch the
choke to “RUN” and pull the starter 10-15 times.
Clean the spark plug and fit it again. You may also
replace the spark plug. Pull the starter 3 times with
the choke switched to “RUN”. If the engine does not
star
t, move the choke to “Choke” and normal
starting procedure is used. If the engine still does
not start, repeat the procedure with a new spark
plug.
4. The starter must be pulled
harder than when the
machine was new.
Contact your local dealer.
The engine starts but
does not accelerate.
The carburetor needs
adjustment.
Contact your local dealer.
The engine starts but can
only run on full power and
on half choke
The carburetor must be
adjusted, repaired or cleaned.
Contact your local dealer.
The engine does not run
on full power and smokes
heavily.
1. Check the mix of the fuel.
Use new fuel with the correct mix.
2. The air filter is dirty
Clean or replace.
3. The carburetor needs
adjustment.
Contact your local dealer.
The engine starts, runs,
and accelerates but
Cannot run idle.
The carburetor needs
adjustment.
Contact your local dealer.
The line cannot be pulled
forward.
1. The line is melted together. Replace. You may be using the tool too close to
stones and walls.
2. Too little line.
Fit more line.
3. The line is worn short.
Pull out more line while alternately pressing the line
head down and letting go.
4. The line is entangled.
Remove the line from the spool and fit it again.
5. The rotations of the engine
are too slow.
Pull out more line at full speed.
Grass is wrapped around
the gear head or line
head.
1. Tall grass is cut at base.
Cut the grass from the top and downwards.
2. The trimmer is not used at
full speed.
Use the trimmer at full speed.
The spool head is difficult
to turn.
The threads are dirty,
damaged or full of grass.
Clean the threads and grease or change the spool
head. Remove any grass.
Oil leaks from the exhaust 1. The trimmer is not used on
full power.
Use full power
2. Check the mix of the fuel.
Use new fuel and correct two-stroke mix.
3. The air filter is dirty.
Clean or replace.
4. The carburetor needs
adjustment.
Contact your local dealer.
