Texas A/S BC358D - Troubleshooting

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15. Troubleshooting
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Engine will not start 1. No spark. Check spark plug. Remove spark plug,
connect lead and place plug on cylinder
block. Pull starter cord. Check for spark.
Repeat process with new spark plug if no
spark appears.
2. No fuel. Press fuel pump button. If problem recurs,
contact dealer/repair shop.
3. Engine flooded. Remove spark plug, turn trimmer over so
that spark plug hole points downwards.
Set choke to "Run" and pull starter cord
10 – 15 times. Clean spark plug. and
screw back on. Replace if necessary.
Pull starter cord 3 times with choke set to
"Run". If engine fails to start, set choke to
"Choke" and perform normal start
procedure. If engine still fails to start,
repeat procedure with a new spark plu
g
.
4. Starter cord requires
more effort than when
new.
Contact dealer/repair shop.
Engine starts, but
will not accelerate
Carburetor needs
ad
j
ustment.
Contact repair shop.
Engine starts, but
will only run at full
throttle with half
choke.
Carburetor needs
adjustment, repair or
cleaning.
Contact repair shop.
Engine starts, runs
and accelerates, but
will not run in idle.
Carburetor needs
adjustment.
Contact repair shop.
Cord cannot be
extended.
1. Cord melted.
2. Insufficient cord on
spool.
3. Cord worn down
.
4. Cord tangled with
spool.
Replace. Trimmer operating too close to
stones and walls.
Fit more cord.
Advance cord while alternatively pressing
and releasin
g
cord housin
g
.
Remove cord from spool, roll on once
more.
5. En
g
ine RPM too low.
A
dvance cord at full throttle.
Grass getting twisted
around drive shaft
and cord housing.
1. High grass being cut
at
g
round level.
Cut grass from top and down.
2. Trimmer used at low
RPM.
Use trimmer at high RPM.
Cord spool hard to
turn.
Threads dirty, damaged
or full of
g
rass.
Clean threads, lubricate with grease.
Replace spool if necessar
y
.
Engine will not reach
full speed and
produces a lot of
smoke.
1. Check fuel. Use new fuel.
2. Air filter dirt
y
. Clean or replace.
3. Carburetor needs
ad
j
ustment.
Contact repair shop.