Troubleshooting
PROBLEM
The engine does not
start.
The engine starts but
does not accelerate.
The engine starts but
can only run on full
power and on half choke
The engine does not run
on full power and
smokes heavily.
The engine starts, runs,
and accelerates but
Cannot run idle.
The line cannot be pulled
forward.
Grass is wrapped around
the gear head or line
head.
The spool head is
difficult to turn.
Oil leaks from the
exhaust
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POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. No spark.
2. No fuel.
3. "Drowned" engine.
4. The starter must be pulled
harder than when the
machine was new.
The carburetor needs
adjustment.
The carburetor must be
adjusted, repaired or
cleaned.
1. Check the mix of the fuel.
2. The air filter is dirty
3. The carburetor needs
adjustment.
The carburetor needs
adjustment.
1. The line is melted
together.
2. Too little line.
3. The line is worn short.
4. The line is entangled.
5. The rotations of the
engine are too slow.
1. Tall grass is cut at base.
2. The trimmer is not used at
full speed.
The threads are dirty,
damaged or full of grass.
1. The trimmer is not used
on full power.
2. Check the mix of the fuel.
3. The air filter is dirty.
4. The carburetor needs
adjustment.
Check the spark plug. Take off the spark plug,
place the spark plug cap on the spark plug and
place the spark plug on the metal cylinder. Pull
she starter and check if there are sparks on the
top of the spark plug. If there are no sparks
repeat procedure with a new spark plug. If still no
spark, contact local dealer.
Press the fuel primer. If the problem persists,
contact your local dealer.
Remove the spark plug and turn the trimmer so
that the spark plug hole faces the ground. Switch
the choke to "RUN" and pull the starter 10-15
times. Clean the spark plug and fit it again. You
may also replace the spark plug. Pull the starter 3
times with the choke switched to "RUN". If the
engine does not start, move the choke to "Choke"
and normal starting procedure is used. If the
engine still does not start, repeat the procedure
with a new spark plug.
Contact your local dealer.
Contact your local dealer.
Contact your local dealer.
Use new fuel with the correct mix.
Clean or replace.
Contact your local dealer.
Contact your local dealer.
Replace. You may be using the tool too close to
stones and walls.
Fit more line.
Pull out more line while alternately pressing the
line head down and letting go.
Remove the line from the spool and fit it again.
Pull out more line at full speed.
Cut the grass from the top and downwards.
Use the trimmer at full speed.
Clean the threads and grease or change the
spool head. Remove any grass.
Use full power
Use new fuel and correct two-stroke mix.
Clean or replace.
Contact your local dealer.
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SOLUTION