Troubleshooting - Weed Eater GHT 220 Instruction Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
_WARNING: A_waysstop 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 wil_ not t. ON/OFF switch in the
start. OFF position.
2. Engine flooded.
3. Fuel tank empty.
4. Spark plug not firing.
5. Fuel not reaching
carbureto£
6. Compression low.
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 will 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.
t. Move ON/OFF switch to the ON
position.
2. See "Starting a Flooded 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 deater.
3. Contact an authorized service dealer.
1. C_eanor 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 t. Ad ust choke.
smokes 2. Empty fue tank and ref w th
excessively, correct fuel mixture.
3. Air filter dirty. 3. Clean or replace air filter.
4. Carburetor requires 4. Contact an authorized service deale£
adjustment.
Engine runs t. Fuel mixture incorrect, t. 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.
muffler outlet screen.
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