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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEMPOSSIBLECAUSE SOLUTION
IFTHESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVETHE PROBLEM CONTACTYOUR AUTHORIZED SERVICE AGENT.
1. Check spark. Remove spark plug. Reattach the
spark plug cap and lay spark plug on metal
cylinder. Pull the starter rope and watch for
spark at spark plug tip. If there is no spark,
repeat test with a new spark plug.
2. Push primer bulb until bulb is full of fuel. If bulb
does not fill, primary fuel delivery system is
blocked.Contact a servicing agent.If primer
bulb fills, engine may be flooded (see next
item).
3. Remove spark plug, turn trimmer so spark plug
hole
to "RUN" and pull starter cord 10 to 15 times.
This will clear excess fuel from engine. Clean
and reinstall spark plug. Pull starter three times
with choke lever at "RUN". If engine does not
start, move choke lever to"CHOKE" and repeat
normal starting procedure. If engine still fails to
start, repeat procedure with a new spark plug.
is aimed at the ground. Move choke lever
4. Contact a servicing agent.
*Turn “H” needle counterclockwise 1/16 turn. If
“H” low needle (52) can not be turned counterclock-
wise, do not force plastic limiter caps. Contact a
servicing agent (Fig. 20).
1. Use fresh fuel and the correct 2-cycle oil mix.
2. Clean air filter. Refer to “Replacing and
Cleaning Air Filter” earlier in this manual.
3. Turn “H
” needle clockwise 1/16 - 1/8 turn (Fig.20).
Turn idle speed screw (45) clockwise to
increase idle speed.
Engine will not start:
Engine starts but will only
run at high speed at half
choke:
Engine does not reach full
speed and emits excessive
smoke:
Engine starts, runs, and
accelerates but will not
idle:
1. No spark.
2. No fuel.
3. Flooded engine.
4. Starter rope pulls harder now than
when new.
Carburetor requiresadjustment.
*Turn “H” needle counterclockwise 1/16 turn. If
“L” low needle (51)can not be turned counterclock-
wise, do not force plastic limiter caps. Contact a
servicing agent (Fig. 20).
Engine starts but will not
accelerate:
Carburetor requiresadjustment.
1. Check oil fuel mixture.
2. Air filter dirty.
3. Carburetor requiresadjustment.
Carburetor requiresadjustment.
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