TROUBLESHOOTING
- See appropriate section in manual unless directed
to a Sears Service Center.
PROBLEM
CAUSE
Does not start
1. Dirty air filter.
2. Out of fuel.
3. Stale fuel.
4. Water
in fuel.
5, Spark plug wire is
disconnected.
6. Bad spark plug.
7. Throttle
control
lever not
in correct
position
(if equipped).
Loss of power
1.
2.
3.
4.
Excessive
1.
Vibration
2.
3.
Starter rope hard
1.
to pull
Loss of head
t.
drive
Hard to push
1.
Poor trimming
1.
performance
2.
Trimmer
head
1.
does not
retain line
2.
3.
Dirty air filter.
Buildup
of grass,
leaves,
and trash under trimmer.
Too much oil in engine.
Walking
speed too fast.
CORRECTION
1. Clean/replace
air filter.
2. Fill fuel tank.
3. Drain tank and refill with
fresh clean fuel.
4. Drain fuel tank and
carburetor
and refill tank
with fresh gasoline.
5. Connect
wire to plug.
6. Replace
spark plug.
7. Move throttle
lever to FAST
position.
1. Clean/replace
air filter.
2. Clean
underside
of trimmer
and trimmer
head.
3. Check
oil level.
4. Trim at slower walking
speed.
Lines
uneven
or broken.
1. Check trimmer
lines.
Loose nuts or bolts.
2. Check
all hardware,
including
engine
bolts.
Damaged
trimmer
head.
3. Check/repair
trimmer
head.
Bent engine
crankshaft.
1. Contact a Sears or other
qualified
service
center.
Belt not driving.
1. Put belt on pulleys or
replace
belt if broken.
Handle
height
position
no1
1. Adjust
handle
height
right for you.
to suit.
Trimmer
line length is
too shod.
Throttle
control
lever not
in correct
position
(if equipped).
Trimmer
line not
properly
installed.
Broken
line retainer
clip.
Incorrect size of
trimmer line.
1. If line is worn or broken to
half original
length,
replace
line.
2. Move throttle
lever to FAST
position.
1. Follow instructions
in
Maintenance
section.
2. Replace
string carrier
plate
assembly.
3. Use .155 diameter
trimmer
line.
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