TROUBLE SHOOTING
POWER UNIT
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
Power Loss or Sudden Stop
1.
Fuel Tank Empty
2.
Mixture not reaching
carburetor
3.
Water in fuel mixture
4.
The Air Filter is dirty
5.
Carbon deposits in cylinder,
exhaust pipe or muffler
1.
Add Fuel
2.
Drain & rinse mixture from fuel
system
3.
Clean Fuel Filter
4.
Clean Air Filter
5.
Clean all affected parts or change
muffler
Engine runs but attachment
not rotating
Possible clutch failure
Take to authorised service/repair
dealer
Power Unit is smoking
Incorrect fuel/oil mixture
Drain tank & use 25 parts unleaded
fuel to 1-part mineral oil (25:1). For
semi & synthetic oils, us manufacturer
ratios
Idle is lumpy or attachment
rotating without trigger
depressed
Fuel Mixture/Idle Screw is
incorrectly adjusted
Adjust the fuel mixture/idle screw
LINE TRIMMER
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
Line will not advance
1.
Line is welded to itself
2.
Insufficient line on spool
3.
Line has worn too short
4.
Line is tangled in spool
1.
Lubricate with silicone spray
2.
Add more line
3.
Pull line alternately, pressing
down on and releasing the bump
knob
4.
Remove line from the spool &
rewind
Trimmer head is difficult to
rotate
Buildup of grass or grass wrapped
around head
Clean head by removing grass
Grass wrapping around
attachment shaft & head
assembly
Cutting tall grass at ground level
Cut tall grass in stages, from the top
down
PRUNER
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
Difficult to cut branches
Chain is blunt
Change cutting chain or arrange for
sharpening
Chain is smoking
Lack of lubrication
1.
Check that oil duct is clear
2.
Top up the oil canister with chain
oil
Chain not rotating
1.
Chain too tight
2.
Chain Sprocket faulty
1.
Adjust chain tension
2.
Replace Chain Sprocket
