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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Engine will not start
1. No spark.
1. Clean or replace spark plug. Reset spark plug gap. Refer to Spark
Plug Replacement earlier in this manual.
2. No fuel.
2. Push primer bulb until bulb is full of fuel. If bulb does not fill, primary
fuel delivery system is blocked. Contact a service dealer. If primer
bulb fills, engine may be flooded, proceed to next item.
3. Engine is flooded.
3. Set the start lever to the START position. Squeeze the trigger and
pull the rope repeatedly until the engine starts and runs.
NOTE:
Depending on the severity of the flooding, this may require
numerous pulls of the rope.
Engine has difficulties
Fuel is having trouble atomizing
1. Lay the trimmer on a level surface.
starting in colder (winter)
in cold conditions.
2. Place the engine switch to the "
ON
"
(
I
)
position.
conditions.
3.
PRIME - press the primer bulb 10 times slowly.
4.
SET
the choke lever to the
"START"
position.
5.
PULL
the starter rope with a quick firm and consistent
upward
motion
until the engine starts/fires
.
6.
Re-adjust choke
lever to half way and allow engine to warm up for
5-20 seconds. If the engine has attempted to start but fails to run
on,
Re-start
the engine in the half choke position and allow engine
to
warm
up.
7. Squeeze throttle trigger to disengage the fast idle (which
automatically adjusts choke to run position).
Engine does not reach full
Fuel flow problem
Squeeze and release the throttle trigger 5 times while the engine
speed
is running. If problem persists contact a servicing dealer. The fuel filter
may need replacing.
Engine does not reach full
1. Air filter screen is dirty.
1. Clean air filter screen.
speed and emits excessive
2. Spark arrestor screen is dirty.
Refer to Cleaning Air Filter Screen earlier in this manual.
smoke
2. Contact a servicing dealer.
3. Spark plug fouled.
3. Clean or replace spark plug. Reset spark plug gap. Refer to Spark
Plug Replacement earlier in this manual.
Engine starts, runs, and
Idle speed screw on carburettor
Turn idle speed screw clockwise to increase idle speed. accelerates
but will not idle
needs adjustment.
See Figure 19
.
Line will not advance
1. Line is welded to itself.
1. Replace line. Refer to the applicable line replacement section in
this
manual.
2. Not enough line on spool.
2. Install more line. Refer to the applicable line replacement section
in
this
manual.
3. Line is worn too short.
3. Pull lines while alternately pressing down on and releasing spool
retainer.
4. Line is tangled on spool.
4. Remove line from spool and rewind.
Refer to the applicable line replacement section in this manual.
5. Engine speed is too slow.
5. Advance line at full throttle.
Spool retainer hard to turn
Screw threads are dirty or
Clean threads and lubricate with grease - if no improvement, replace
damaged.
the spool retainer.
Grass wraps around
1. Cutting tall grass at ground
1. Cut tall grass from the top down to prevent wrapping.
driveshaft housing and
level.
trimming head
2. Operating trimmer at part
2. Operate trimmer at full throttle.
throttle.
Engine emits too much
Too much oil in crankcase.
Drain lubricant and refill with correct amount of 10W-30 engine
smoke
lubricant. See
Adding/Checking Engine Lubricant
in the
Operation
section of this manual.
IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM CONTACT YOUR AUTHORISED SERVICE DEALER.
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