PROBLEM
ENGINE WILL NOT START
Empty fuel tank
Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough
Engine is flooded
Old or improperly mixed fuel
Fouled spark plug
Plugged spark arrestor
ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE
Air filter is plugged
Old or improperly mixed fuel
Improper carburetor adjustment
ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE
Old or improperly mixed fuel
Trimmer attachment bound with grass
Dirty air filter
ENGINE LACKS POWER OR STALLS WHEN CUTTING
Old or improperly mixed fuel
Air filter is plugged
Fouled spark plug
ENGINE STOPS WHILE IN USE
Engine overspeed protection engaged
CUTTING HEAD WILL NOT ADVANCE LINE
Cutting head bound with grass
Cutting head out of line
Inner reel bound up
Cutting head dirty
Line welded
Line twisted when refilled
Not enough line is exposed
CUTTING LINE ADVANCES UNCONTROLLABLY
Oil, cleaner or lubricant in cutting head
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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SOLUTION
Fill fuel tank with properly mixed fuel
Press primer bulb fully and slowly 10 times
Pull the starter rope while holding the throttle control
Drain fuel tank and add fresh fuel mixture
Replace the spark plug
Clean or replace spark arrestor
Replace or clean the air filter
Drain fuel tank and add fresh fuel mixture
Take to a Craftsman or other qualified service dealer for adjustment
Drain fuel tank and add fresh fuel mixture
Stop the engine and clean the trimmer attachment
Clean or replace the air filter
Drain fuel tank and add fresh fuel mixture
Replace or clean air filter
Replace the spark plug
Allow the engine to cool down for 10 minutes before restarting
Stop the engine and clean cutting head
Refill with new line
Rewind the inner reel
Clean inner reel and outer spool
Disassemble, remove the welded section and rewind
Disassemble and rewind the line
Push the bump knob and pull out line until 4 inches (102 mm) of line is
outside of the cutting head
Clean and thoroughly dry the cutting head
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