Partner T280 - Troubleshooting

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TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Engine will not
start.
1. ON/OFF switch in OFF
position.
2. Engine flooded.
3. Fuel tank empty .
4. Spark plug not firing.
5. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
6. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
1. Move ON/OFF switch to ON position.
2. See “Starting a Flooded Engine” in
Operation Section.
3. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
4. Install new spark plug.
5. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
6. Contact an authorized service dealer.
Engine will
not idle
properly.
1. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
2. Crankshaft seals worn.
3. Compression low.
1. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in
Service and Adjustments Section.
2. Contact an authorized service dealer.
3. Contact an authorized service dealer.
1. Air filter dirty.
2. Spark plug fouled.
3. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
4. Carbon build-up on
muffler outlet screen.
5. Compression low.
Engine will not
accelerate,
lacks power,
or dies under
a load.
1. Clean or replace air filter.
2. Clean or replace plug
and regap.
3. Contact an authorized service dealer.
4. Contact an authorized service dealer.
5. Contact an authorized service dealer.
Engine
smokes
excessively.
1. Choke partially on.
2. Fuel mixture incorrect.
3. Air filter dirty .
4. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
1. Adjust choke.
2. Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
3. Clean or replace air filter.
4. Contact an authorized service dealer.
Engine runs
hot.
1. Fuel mixture incorrect.
2. Spark plug incorrect.
3. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
4. Carbon build-up on
muffler outlet screen.
1. Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
2. Replace with correct spark plug.
3. Contact an authorized service dealer.
4. Contact an authorized service dealer.
W ARNING:
Always stop unit and disconnectspark plugbeforeperformingall of the
recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
relating to 2000/14/EC
EC Declaration of Conformity relating to 2000/14/EC
We, Electrolux Home Products, Inc., Texarkana, TX, 75501, USA, Tél. : +1 903 223
4100, declare under sole responsibility thatthe Partner model T280 grasstrimmer was
assessed in accordance with Annex V of the DIRECTIVE and from serial numbers
2003--246N00001 and onwards, conforms to the provisions of the DIRECTIVE. The
cutting widthis 431mm. Themeasuredsound poweris 108dB andtheguaranteedsound
power is 118 dB.
Texarkana 03--09--03
Michael S. Bounds, Director
Product Safety and Standards