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If further assistance is required, contact your authorized service dealer.
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Cutting attachment bound with grass
Stop the engine and clean cutting attachment
Cutting attachment out of line
Refill with new line
Cutting head dirty
Clean inner reel and outer spool
Line twisted when refilled
Disassemble and rewind the line
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Incorrect spark plug gap
Adjust gap to 0.025” (0.635 mm) or clean/replace plug
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Empty fuel tank
Fill fuel tank with properly mixed fuel
Incorrect starting procedure
Follow starting instructions shown in operator’s manual
Old or improperly mixed fuel
Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel mixture
Fouled spark plug
Replace or clean the spark plug
Plugged spark arrestor
Clean or replace spark arrestor
Plugged fuel filter
Replace fuel filter
ENGINE WILL NOT START OR STARTS BUT WILL NOT RUN
UNIT STARTS, BUT ENGINE HAS LOW POWER
ENGINE HESITATES
ENGINE RUNS ERRATICALLY
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Air filter is plugged
Replace or clean the air filter
Old or improperly mixed fuel
Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel mixture
Improper carburetor adjustment
Adjust according to the Carburetor Adjustments section
Choke lever is in incorrect position
Move choke lever to Position 3
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Improper carburetor adjustment
Take to an authorized service dealer for an adjustment
CUTTING ATTACHMENT WILL NOT ADVANCE LINE
TROUBLESHOOTING
NO POWER UNDER LOAD
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Improper carburetor adjustment
Take to an authorized service dealer for an adjustment
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Improper carburetor mixture/adjustment
Take to an authorized service dealer for an adjustment
Old or improperly mixed fuel
Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel mixture
UNIT SMOKES EXCESSIVELY
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Weed wrap
Remove weed wrap
CUTTING ATTACHMENT AND SHAFT ARE HOT TO THE TOUCH