PROBLEM
Empty fuel tank
Old fuel
Plugged spark arrestor
Air filter is plugged
SOLUTION
Fill fuel tank with fuel
Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel
Clean or replace spark arrestor
Improper idle speed
Old fuel
Dirty air filter
Old fuel
Plugged spark arrestor
Cutting attachment
bound with grass
Inner reel bound up
Line welded
Not enough line is exposed
Oil, cleaner or lubricant in cutting head
Replace or clean the air filter
Adjust according
to the Idle Speed Adjustments
section.
Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel
Clean or replace the air filter
Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel
Clean or replace spark arrestor
Stop the engine and clean cutting attachment
Replace the inner reel
Disassemble,
remove the welded section and rewind
Push the bump head and pull out line until 4 inches (102 mm) of line is
outside of the cutting attachment
Clean and thoroughly dry the cutting head
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