Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Cause Solution
Engine will not start Switch set to OFF 1.
position.
No spark.2.
No fuel.3.
Flooded engine.4.
Starter cord pulls 5.
harder now than
when new.
Set switch to the ON position.1.
Remove the spark plug. Re-attach the spark 2.
plug 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.
Push primer bulb until the bulb is full of fuel. If 3.
the bulb does not fi ll, the primary fuel delivery
system if blocked. If the primer bulb fi lls, the
engine may be fl ooded (see next item).
Remove the spark plug. Turn the product so that 4.
the spark plug hole is aimed at the ground. Make
sure the choke lever is set to B and pull the
starter cord 10 to 14 times. This clears excess
fuel from the engine. Clean and re-install the
spark plug. With the trigger fully depressed, pull
the starter cord three times. If the engine does
not start, set the choke lever to full and follow
normal starting instructions. If the engine still
fails to start, repeat the procedure with a new
spark plug.
Contact an authorised service dealer.5.
Engine does not reach
full speed
Check oil fuel mixture.1.
Air fi lter is dirty.2.
Spark arrestor screen is 3.
dirty.
Use fresh fuel and the correct 2 stroke oil mix.1.
Clear the air fi lter.2.
Clean the spark arrestor.3.
Line will not advance
when using automatic
line lengthening
Line welded to itself.1.
Not enough line on the 2.
spool.
Line worn too short.3.
Line tangled on spool.4.
Engine speed too slow.5.
Lubricate with silicone spray.1.
Install more line.2.
Pull line while alternately pressing down on and 3.
releasing the retaining cap.
Remove line from spool and rewind.4.
Advance line at full throttle.5.
Retaining cap hard
to turn when using
automatic line
lengthening
Screw threads are dirty or
damaged.
Clean the threads and lubricate with grease. If
this does not solve the problem, replace the
retaining cap.
Grass wraps around the
trimmer head assembly
and the attachment shaft
Cutting tall grass at 1.
ground level.
Operating the product 2.
at part throttle.
Cut tall grass from the top down.1.
Operate the product at full throttle.2.
Oil drips from motor Operating the product 1.
at part throttle.
Check oil/fuel mixture.2.
Air fi lter is dirty.3.
Operate the product at full throttle.1.
Use fresh fuel and the correct 2 stroke oil mix.2.
Clean the air fi lter.3.
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