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EnGLISH (Original Instructions)
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REMEDY
Engine will not start.
No spark.
Clean or replace spark plug. Reset spark plug gap. Refer
to Spark Plug Replacement earlier in this manual.
No fuel.
Push primer bulb until bulb is full of fuel. If bulb does
not fill, primary fuel delivery system is blocked. Contact
a servicing dealer. If primer bulb fills, engine may be
flooded, proceed to next item.
Engine is flooded.
Remove spark plug, turn hedge trimmer to aim spark
plug hole at the ground. Adjust the choke lever to “RUN”
position and pull starter cord 10-15 times. This will clear
excess fuel from the engine. Remove any fuel which is
splashed on the unit. Clean and reinstall spark plug.
Clean up any spilled fuel and move at least 9m away
before restarting. Pull starter cord 3 times with choke
lever at “RUN” position. If engine does not start, rotate
choke lever to “COLD START” position and repeat
normal starting procedure. If engine still fails to start,
repeat procedure with a new spark plug.
Starter rope is harder to pull
now then when new.
Contact a servicing dealer.
Engine starts but will not
accelerate.
Engine requires approximately
three minutes to warm up.
Allow engine to completely warm up. If engine does not
accelerate after three minutes, contact a servicing dealer.
Engine starts but will only
run at high speed at half
choke.
Carburetor requires adjustment. Contact a servicing dealer.
Engine does not reach full
speed and emits excessive
smoke.
Check lubricant fuel mixture.
Use fresh fuel and the correct 2-stroke lubricant mix.
Air filter screen is dirty.
Clean air filter screen. Refer to Cleaning The Air Filter
Screen earlier in this manual.
Spark arrester screen is dirty.
Contact a servicing dealer.
Engine starts, runs, and
accelerates but will not idle.
Idle speed screw on carburettor
needs adjustment
Turn idle speed screw clockwise to increase idle speed.
See figure 11. The blades should not move at idle.
EMISSIONS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AND WARRANTED PARTS LIST
Emissions Parts Inspect Before Clean Every
Replace
Clean Every Replace Every
Each Use
5 Hours
Every 25 Hours 25 Hours
50 Hours
or Yearly
or Yearly
CATALYST MUFFLER ASSEMBLY ...................................................................................................................... X
AIR FILTER ASSY
Includes:
Filter Screen ..................................................... X
SPARK SCREEN .................................................................................................................................................X
FUEL TANK ASSY
Includes:
Fuel Lines ........................ X
Fuel Cap .......................... X
IGNITION ASSY
Includes:
Spark Plug ........................................................................................ X
ALL EMISSIONS-RELATED PARTS ARE WARRANTED FOR TWO YEARS OR FOR THE PERIOD OF TIME PRIOR
TO THE PARTS FIRST SCHEDULED REPLACEMENT WHICHEVER COMES FIRST.
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