MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
2.
3.
Start the engine and allow it to run until it stalls. This ensures
that all fuel has been drained from the carburetor.
NOTE: Remove the spark plug and drain all of the oil from the
cylinder before attempting to start the trimmer after
storage.
Allow the engine to cool. Remove the spark plug and put 1 oz.
(30
ml) of any high quality motor oil or 2-cycle oil into the
4.
Thoroughly clean the unit and inspect it for any loose or
damaged parts. Repair or replace damaged parts and tighten
loose screws, nuts or bolts. The unit is ready for storage.
cylinder. Pull the starter rope slowly to distribute the oil.
Reinstall the spark plug.
TROUBLESHOOTING
ENGINE WILL NOT START
CAUSE
ACTION
On/Off control in the OFF position
Empty fuel tank
Turn On/Off control to ON
Fill fuel tank with properly mixed fuel
Press primer bulb fully and slowly 10 times
Squeeze the trigger and pull the starter rope
Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel mixture
Replace or clean the spark plug
Clean or replace spark arrestor
Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough
Engine is flooded
Old or improperly mixed fuel
Fouled spark plug
Plugged spark arrestor
ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE
CAUSE
ACTION
Air filter is plugged
Replace or clean the air filter
Old or improperly mixed fuel
Improper carburetor adjustment
Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel mixture
Adjust according to the Carburetor Adjustments section
ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE
CAUSE
ACTION
Old or improperly mixed fuel
Improper carburetor adjustment
Cutting attachment bound with grass
Dirty air filter
Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel mixture
Take to an authorized service dealer for an adjustment
Stop the engine and clean the cutting attachment
Clean or replace the air filter
Plugged spark arrestor
Clean or replace spark arrestor
ENGINE LACKS POWER OR STALLS WHEN CUTTING
CAUSE
ACTION
Old or improperly mixed fuel
Improper carburetor adjustment
Fouled spark plug
Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel mixture
Take to an authorized service dealer for an adjustment
Replace or clean the spark plug
Clean or replace spark arrestor
Plugged spark arrestor
CUTTING ATTACHMENT WILL NOT ADVANCE LINE
CAUSE
ACTION
Cutting attachment bound with grass
Cutting attachment out of line
Inner reel bound up
Stop the engine and clean cutting attachment
Refill with new line
Replace the inner reel
Cutting head dirty
Clean inner reel and outer spool
Disassemble, remove the welded section and rewind
Disassemble and rewind the line
Line welded
Line twisted when refilled
Push the bump knob and pull out line until 4 inches (102 mm) of line is
outside of the cutting attachment
Not enough line is exposed
CUTTING LINE ADVANCES UNCONTROLLABLY
CAUSE
ACTION
Oil, cleaner or lubricant in cutting head
Clean and thoroughly dry the cutting head
If further assistance is required, contact your authorized service dealer.
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