Troubleshooting - Weed Eater FL1500 LE Instruction Manual

Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in
minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits
dunng storage. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel
tank or fuel storage container Follow the mix
instluctions found on stabilizer container Run
engine at least 5 minutes after adding stabilizer.
ENGINE
• Remove spark p_ug and pour 1 teaspoon of
40:1,2-cycle engine oil (air cooled) through
the spark pIug opening. Slowly pull the
starter rope 8 to 10 times to distribute oil.
• Replace spark plug with new one of recom-
mended type and heat range.
• Clean air filter
• Check entire unit for loose screws, nuts,
and bolts. Replace any damaged, broken,
or worn parts.
• At the beginning of the next season, use
only fresh fuel having the proper gasoline to
oi_ ratio.
OTHER
• DO not store gasoline from one season to
another
• Replace your gasefine can if Jtstarts to rust.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
_, WAR NI N G:
Aiways stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing any of the
recommended remedies below other than remedies that require operation of the unit.
TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Engine wiII not 1. Engine flooded, t. See "Starting a Flooded Engine"
start, in Operation section.
2. Fuel tank empty. 2. FiII tank with correct fuel mixture.
3. Spark pIug not firing. 3. install new spark plug.
g. Fuel not reaching 4.. Check for dirty fuef filter; replace
carburetor. Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
5. Compression low 5. Contact an authorized service dealer.
Engine wilI not 1. Fuel not reaching t. Check for dirty fuel filter; reptace
idle proper_y, carburetor. Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
2. Carburetor requires 2. Contact an authorized service dealer.
adjustment.
3. Crankshaft seals worn 3. Contact an authorized service dealer
g. Compression low 4.. Contact an authorized service dealer.
Engine wilI not 1. Air filter dirty. 1. Clean or replace air filter
accelerate, 2 Fuet not reaching 2. Check for dirty fuel filter; reptace.
lacks power, or carburetor Check for kinked or split fuel Hne;
dies under a repair or replace.
load. 3. Spark plug fouled 3. Clean or repIace spark plug
and re-gap
4.. Carburetor requires g. Contact an authorized service dealer.
adjustment.
5. Carbon build up. 5. Contact an authorized service dealer.
6 Compression low. 6. Contact an authorized service dea_er.
Engine smokes 1. Choke partially on. t Adjust choke.
excessivefy. 2. Fuel mixture incorrect. 2 Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
3. Air filter dirty. 3 Clean or replace air filter
4. Carburetor requires 4- Contact an authonzed service dealer
adjustment.
Engine runs hot. 1. Fuel mixture incorrect. 1. See "Fueling Engine" in QperatJon
section.
2. Spark plug incorrect. 2. Replace with correct spark plug.
3. Carburetor requires 3. Contact an authorized service dea_er.
adjustment.
4. Carbon buiId up g. Contact an authorized service dealer.
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