5756
TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Spool retainer hard to
turn
Screw threads dirty or damaged.
Clean threads and lubricate with grease - if no improvement,
replace spool retainer
Oil drips from mufer
Operating trimmer at part
throttle
Operate trimmer at full throttle
Check oil/fuel mixture Use fresh fuel and the correct 2-cycle oil mix
Air lter dirty Clean air lter in warm soapy water. Fully dry and replace in lter housing
Carburettor requires adjustment Turn mixture needle clockwise 1/16 turn
Spool / Three Tooth
Blade does not rotate
when engine speed is
increased
Top and bottom shafts are not
correctly engaged.
Remove the bottom shaft and re-insert ensuring the joint is correctly connected
and engaged.
Excessive vibration is
felt when using the three
tooth blade
Top and bottom shafts are not
correctly engaged
Remove the bottom shaft and re-insert ensuring the joint is correctly connected
and engaged.
Three tooth blade is not installed
centrally
Reinstall the three tooth blade ensuring the blade is installed centrally and with
the correct washers
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Spool will not unwind
String welded to itself Lubricate with silicone spray
Not enough string on spool Install more string. Refer to “Open & Replace Spool Line” earlier in this manual
Grass wraps around
shaft housing and
string-head
Cutting tall grass at ground
level
Cut tall grass from the top down
Operating trimmer at part
throttle
Operate trimmer at full throttle
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