13WHEELED TRIMMER
ENGLISH
TROUBLESHOOTING
*If equipped
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES REMEDY
Engine runs, but dies
or does not accelerate
properly
Air filter dirty Clean or replace
Fuel filter dirty Replace
Fuel vent plugged Clean or replace
Spark plug dirty/worn Clean and adjust or replace
Carburetor vibration Adjust
Cooling system dirty/plugged Clean
Spark arrestor* plugged Clean or replace
Drive belt rolling or
falling off pulleys
Pulley not aligned Align pulleys
Belt not tensioned properly Tension belt with 70 lbs. of force
Spindle bearing failed Replace bearing
Wheels do not spin
with transmission bail
engaged
Transmission engagement cable is out
of adjustment
Adjust cable on handle bar or at transmission
Transmission belt is slipping See maintenance section on tensioning belt
Sprockets are spinning on shafts Check for roll pins and set screws in sprockets
Chain is off sprockets Check sprocket alignment and tension