Weed Eater 545186731 Instruction Manual page 11

TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
WARNING:
Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of the
recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit.
TROUBLE CAUSE
Engine will not 1.ON/OFF switch in OFF
start or will run position.
only a few 2. Engine flooded.
seconds after
starting. 3. Fuel tank empty.
4. Spark plug not firing.
5. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
6.Compression low.
Engine will 1. Carburetor requires
not idle adjustment.
properly. 2. Crankshaft seals worn.
3. Compression low.
Engine will not 1. Air filter dirty.
accelerate, 2. Spark plug fouled.
lacks power,
or dies under 3. Carburetor requires
a load. adjustment.
4. Carbon build up.
5. Compression low.
Engine 1. Choke partially on.
smokes 2. Fuel mixture incorrect.
excessively.
3. Air filter dirty.
4. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
Engine runs 1. Fuel mixture incorrect.
hot.
2. Spark plug incorrect.
3. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
4. Carbon build-up.
Blade turns at 1. Carburetor requires
idle speed.
adjustment.
2. Throttle cable binding.
3. Clutch requires repair.
Blade stops un-
1. Blade not engaged.
der a load or 2. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
does not turn
3. Clutch requires repair.
when engine is
accelerated.
REMEDY
1. Move ON/OFF switch to the ON
position.
2. See "Difficult Starting" in
Operation Section.
2. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
3. Install new spark plug.
4. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
5. Contact an authorized service dealer.
1. See "Carburetor Idle Speed Adjustment"
in Service and Adjustments Section.
2. Contact an authorized service dealer.
3. Contact an authorized service dealer.
1. Clean or replace air filter.
2. Clean or replace plug
and regap.
3. Contact an authorized service dealer.
4. Contact an authorized service dealer.
5. Contact an authorized service dealer.
1. Adjust choke.
2. Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
3. Clean or replace air filter.
4. Contact an authorized service dealer.
1. See "Fueling Engine" in Operation
section.
2. Replace with correct plug.
3. Contact an authorized service dealer.
4. Contact an authorized service dealer.
1. See "Carburetor Adjustment" in
Service and Adjustments Section.
2. Replace or repair throttle cable.
3. Contact an authorized service dealer.
1. Check gearbox.
2. Contact an authorized service dealer.
3. Contact an authorized service dealer.
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