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