Troubleshooting - Weed Eater GHT 195 Instruction Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
A(_WAR N IN G:
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 REMEDY
Engine will not 1. ON/OFF switch in the
start. OFF position.
2 Engine flooded.
3. Fuel tank empty.
4. Spark plug not firing.
5. Fuel not reaching
carburetor
6 Compression low.
Engine wil_ 1. Carburetor requires
not idle adjustment.
properly. 2. Crankshaft seals worn.
3. Compression low.
1. Air filter dirty
2 Spark plug fouled
Engine wiil not
accelerate,
lacks power,
or dies under
a load
3. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
4. Carbon build-up on
muffler outlet screen.
5. Compression low.
1. Choke partially on.
2. Fuel mixture incorrect.
1. Move ON/OFF switch to the ON
position.
2 See 'Starting a F_ooded Engine"
in Operation Section.
3 Fill tank with correct fuel mixture
4. install new spark plug.
5 Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
6 Contact an authorized service dealer.
1. See "Carburetor 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
Engine I Adjust choke.
smokes 2 Empty fuel tank and refill with
excessively, correct fuel mixture.
3. Air fiIterdirty. 3 Cleanor replaceair fiIter
4. Carburetor requires 4 Contact an authorized service dealer.
adjustment
Engine runs 1. Fuel mixture incorrect I See "Fueling Engine" in Operation
hot. section.
2. Spark plug incorrect. 2 Replace with correct spark plug.
3 Carburetor requires 3 Contact an authorized service dealer.
adjustment.
4 Carbon build-up on 4 Contact an authorized service dealer.
muftter outlet screen.
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