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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
Line will not advance.
Line is welded to itself.
Not enough line on spool.
Line is worn too short.
Line is tangled on spool.
Engine speed is too slow.
Lubricate with silicone spray.
Install more line. Refer to
Line
Replacement
earlier in this manual.
Pull lines while alternately pressing
down on and releasing spool retainer.
Remove line from spool and rewind.
Refer to
Line Replacement
earlier in
this manual.
Advance 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 drive shaft hous-
ing and string head.
Cutting tall grass at ground level.
Operating trimmer at part throttle.
Cut tall grass from the top down to
prevent wrapping.
Operate trimmer at full throttle.
Lubricant drips from muffler.
Operating trimmer at part throttle.
Check lubricant/fuel mixture.
Air filter screen dirty.
Operate trimmer at full throttle.
Use fresh fuel and the correct 2-cycle
lubricant mix.
Clean air filter. Refer to
Cleaning the
Air Filter Screen
earlier in this manual.
