Weed Eater TE475 Instruction Manual page 10

TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
,_, WARNING:
Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performh_g all ofthe
recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit.
TROUBLE
Engine will not
start.
CAUSE
1. Engh_eflooded.
2. Fuel tank empty.
3. Spark plug not firing.
4. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
5. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
Engine will 1. Carburetor requires
not idle adjustment.
properly. 2. Crankshaft seals worn.
3. Compression low.
1. Air filter dirty.
2. Spark plug fouled.
Engine wilt not
accelerate,
lacks power,
or dies under
a load.
Engine
smokes
excessively.
Engine runs
hot.
3. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
4. Carbon build-up on
muffler outlet screen.
5. Compression low.
1. Choke partially on.
2. Fuel mixture incorrect.
3. Air filter dirty.
4. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
1. Fuel mixture incorrect.
2. Spark plug incorrect.
3. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
4. Carbon build-up on
muffler outtet screen.
REMEDY
1. See "Starting a Flooded Engine" in
Operation Section.
2. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
3. install new spark plug.
4. Check for dirty fuel fiiter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
5. 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. Ctean or reptace 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.
2.
3.
4.
See "Fueting Engine" in Operation
section.
Replace with correct spark plug.
Contact an authorized service dealer.
Contact an authorized service dealer.
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