Troubleshooting
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PROBLEM
Engine difficult to start
Engine Problems
Engine smokes excessively
Engine runs very "rough"
Engine runs erratically
Engine cannot maintain full speed
Excessive vibration / noise
Blade will not rotate
Engine will not stop
Blade will not cut properly
Frequent engine stalling
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POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
1. Out of fuel
2. Start lever is not compressed
3. Choke in "Run / Warm Start"
position
4. Spark plug wire disconnected
5. Fouled spark plug
6. Dirty Carburetor
7. Clogged air filter
8. Clogged fuel filter
9. Contaminated Fuel
1. No Engine Oil
2. Engine oil not at proper level
3. Fouled spark plug
4. Clogged air filter
5. Clogged fuel filter
6. Contaminated Fuel
7. Carburetor out of adjustment
8. Choke in "Choke / Cold Start"
position
1. Loose parts
2. Engine problems (above)
1. Debris interfering with blade
2. Blade loose
3. Belt Loose
Flameout wire terminals
disconnected
Damaged or worn blade
1. Excessive edging speed / depth
2. Engine problems (above)
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SOLUTION(S)
1. Add fresh fuel
2. Pull start lever against handle
3. Rotate Choke lever to "Choke / Cold Start"
position
4. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug
5. Remove spark plug. Inspect. Replace if
necessary
6. Take unit to an authorized service center
for Carburetor cleaning
7. Remove and clean air filter
8. Remove fuel filter. Inspect. Replace if
necessary
9. Drain fuel tank. Clean fuel tank. Fill with
fresh fuel
1. Add engine oil
2. Check engine oil. Add or drain engine oil if
necessary
3. Remove spark plug. Inspect. Replace if
necessary
4. Remove and clean air filter
5. Remove fuel filter. Inspect. Replace if
necessary
6. Drain fuel tank. Clean fuel tank. Fill with
fresh fuel
7. Take unit to an authorized service center
for Carburetor adjustment
8. Rotate Choke to "Run / Warm Start"
position
1. Tighten all fasteners
2. Refer to engine solutions (above)
1. Remove debris from around blade
2. Tighten blade nuts
3. Replace Belt
Connect handle and engine flameout wire
terminals
Replace blade
1. Edge at a moderate pace. Make multiple
passes.
2. Refer to engine solutions (above)
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