TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Possible cause Solution
No fuel. Push primer bulb until the bulb is full of fuel. If the bulb
does not ll, the primary fuel delivery system is blocked.
If the primer bulb lls, the engine may be ooded. (See
next item.)
Flooded engine. ■ Turn the on/off switch to the “STOP” (Off) position.
■ Completely remove the spark plug from the engine and
spark plug boot, then turn the product so the spark plug
hole is aimed at the ground.
■ Set the choke lever to
position and pull starter cord
10-15 times. This will clear excessive fuel from the
engine.
■ Remove any expelled fuel from the product.
■ Clean and reinstall the spark plug.
■ Clean up any spilled fuel and move at least 9 m away
before restarting.
■ Pull starter handle 3 times with the choke lever at
position.
■ If the engine does not start, set the choke lever to
choke position and repeat the normal starting
procedure.
■ If the engine still fails to start, repeat procedure with a
new spark plug.
Starter cord is hard to pull.
Contact an authorised service dealer.
No spark.
Remove the spark plug. Reattach the spark plug cap and
lay the spark plug on the metal cylinder. Pull the starter cord
and watch for a spark at the spark plug tip. If there is no
spark, repeat the test with a new spark plug.
Engine does not reach full speed
and emits excessive smoke.
Check oil fuel mixture. Use fresh fuel and the correct 2-stroke oil mix.
Air filter is dirty.
Clean the air filter according to the instructions in the
Maintenance section.
Spark arrestor screen is dirty. Contact an authorised service dealer.
Grass wraps around the trimmer
head assembly and the attachment
shaft.
Cutting tall grass at ground level. Cut tall grass from the top down.
Operating the product at part
throttle.
Operate the product at full throttle.
Oil drips from muffler.
Operating the product at part
throttle.
Operate the product at full throttle.
Oil/fuel mixture is incorrect. Use fresh fuel and the correct 2-stroke oil mix.
Air filter is dirty.
Clean the air filter according to the instructions in the
Maintenance section.
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