EN-40
TROUBLESHOOTING
If you experience problems, check the following:
Symptom Cause Solution
Engine will not starte
Start/Stop switch “O” Move to position "I".
Choke not OFF (cold engine)
Move choke to the OFF position.
Out of Fuel Add fuel and press priming bulb to
ll carburetor.
Bad fuel, trimmer stored without
draining fuel, refueled with bad
fuel.
Drain fuel tank and carburetor,
refuel with fresh fuel mix.
Spark plug faulty, fouled, or has
incorrect gap, fuel lter clogged,
carburetor malfunction, valves
stuck, etc.
Clean or replace the spark
plug. Check the spark plug
gap. Replace or repair faulty
components as needed.
Incorrect fuel Check fuel for water or sub
standard mix. If the fuel is not
correct replace with new fuel.
Low Power or engine
speed won’t increase
Air lter dirty or clogged.
Check, clean or replace air lter.
Fuel lter dirty or clogged throttle
cable & spark plug.
Replace fuel lter, adjust cable, or
replace if necessary.
Grass, twigs etc wrapped
around output shaft or cutting
attachment.
Move Start/Stop switch to the “O”
position and disconnect the spark
plug cap from the spark plug.
Remove grass from output shaft and
cutting attachment area.
Idle speed too low. Adjust idle screw.
Cutting-line head
Worn or broken clutch, broken
cable, worn or broken gear case
parts.
Replace or repair faulty
components as needed.
Cutting-line head loose. Tighten cutting-line head.
Engine will not idle
property
Carburetor requires adjustment. This is not user serviceable,
contact the Helpline.
Excessive exhaust smoke
May be too much oil mixed with
the petrol.
Replace with proper fuel.
Excessive vibration
Engine and silencer is not
secured.
Check the engine and silencer
after complete cooling.
Blade or shield may be damaged,
or the blade could have collided
with the shield.
Replace any damaged parts.
NOTE: If vibration persists, or other problems remain please contact the Helpline for advice.
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