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Troubleshooting Guide

Trouble Shooting The Engine

PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE
Engine won't start or Incorrect starting
procedures.
starts but will not run.
Fouled spark plug.
Fuel filter plugged.
Choke lever in the start
(up) position.
The ignition switch is
in "O" (OFF)
position.
Engine starts, but has Spark arrester
screen clogged with
low power.
carbon.
Dirty air filter.
Incorrect carburetor
mixture adjustment
setting.
Engine hesitates or low Plugged spark
power output. arrester screen,
exhaust port to
muffler.
Incorrect carburetor
mixture adjustment
setting.
Incorrectly gapped or
Runs erratically.
faulty spark plug.
Smokes excessively. Incorrect carburetor
mixture adjustment
setting.
Incorrect fuel/oil
mixture.
Engine is Trimmer line is
overheating. too long.
Carburetor mixture is
too lean.
Fan, fan cover,
cylinder fins dirty or
damaged.
Carbon deposits on
the piston or in the
muffler.
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PROBLEM
CORRECTIVE
ACTION
Follow the starting Line won't feed.
procedures outlined
in page 8 of this
manual.
Clean/gap or replace
spark plug.
Replace fuel filter.
Move choke lever to
the run (down)
position.
Move switch to "I" (ON)
position and restart.
Clean/replace spark
arrester screen.
Remove, clean and
reinstall filter.
Line snaps off or frays.
Consult with an
authorized servicing
dealer.
Trimmer head and shaft
Consult with an
are hot to the touch.
authorized servicing
dealer.
Consult with an
authorized servicing
dealer.
Clean/gap or replace
plug.
Consult with an
authorized servicing
dealer.
Use properly mixed fuel
(50:1 mixture).
Shorten trimmer line.
Consult with an
authorized servicing
dealer.
Clean, repair, or replace
as necessary.
Consult with an
authorized servicing
dealer.
Trouble Shooting The Trimmer Head
PROBABLE CAUSE
Line is tangled inside
trimmer head.
Upon removing spool,
line appears to be
melted together.
Line wound in wrong
direction inside
trimmer head.
Insufficient line inside
trimmer head.
Internal damage to trim-
mer head caused by
bumping too hard on
ground while advanc-
ing line.
Improper trimming
procedures, or poor
quality line.
Weed wrap.
CORRECTIVE
ACTION
Remove spool from
unit; disassemble.
Untangle line, wind
correctly in direction
indicated on spool.
Trim off damaged line
and rewind line.
Remove spool
and wind line in
direction indicated
on line element.
Remove spool and
install new line.
Disassemble trimmer
head and examine
parts for damage.
Replace parts or
entire head.
See General Trimming
instructions or replace
line.
Remove weed wrap.