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WT56B
WHEELED TRIMMER
OWNER'S MANUAL
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Trouble
Cause
Correction
Engine does not start
Spark plug wire disconnected
Connect spark plug wire
Engine not primed
Prime engine
Defective or incorrectly gapped spark plug
Inspect or replace spark plug
Fuel tank empty
Add fuel
Dirty carburetor or fuel line
Clean carburetor or fuel line
Dirty air filer
Replace air filer
Carburetor out of adjustment
For carburetor adjustment, take the unit to an
authorized service center
Engine floode
Wait several minutes before starting
ON/OFF Switch in incorrect position
Move Switch to
ON
position
Stale gasoline
Drain old gasoline and add fresh gas
Defective ON/OFF Switch or wire
Inspect and replace damaged parts
Engine runs poorly
Bad spark plug
Replace spark plug
Dirty air filer
Replace air filer
Carburetor out of adjustment
For carburetor adjustment, take the unit to an
authorized service center
Stale gasoline
Drain old gasoline and add fresh gas
Engine cooling system clogged
Clean debris screen and engine cooling fin
Engine overheats
Engine cooling system clogged
Clean debris screen and engine cooling fin
Carburetor out of adjustment
For carburetor adjustment, take the unit to an
authorized service center
Oil level is low
Add oil
Engine will not stop
running
ON/OFF Switch failed
Inspect and replace damaged parts
Wire disconnected from ON/OFF Switch
Inspect, repair, or replace damaged parts
Poor Mower
performance
Mower line length is too short
Correct line length is 15 inches. When the line is less
than 1/2 of this length, replace the line.
Mower vibrates
Mower line lengths are substantially
different
Adjust mower line to approximately equal lengths
Loose nuts or bolts
Check all bolts and nuts, including engine bolts
Broken mower head
Replace broken part
Mower head does not
retain line
Mower Head Chassis Dirty
Clean mower head
Broken line retainer
Replaceline retainer
Mower line not correct size
Use a 0.155" (4mm) diameter mower line
NOTE: Please see the engine manual for a full troubleshooting guide for any engine issues.