Troubleshooting - Weed Eater GHT 180 LE Instruction Manual

ENGINE
• Remove spark plug and pour 1 teaspoon of
40:1,2-cycle engine oil (air cooled) through
the spark plug opening. Slowly pull the
starter rope 8 to 10 times to distdbute oil.
• Replace spark plug with new one of recom-
mended type and heat range (see RE*
PLACE SPARK PLUG section).
• 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
oil ratio.
OTHER
• Do not store gasoline from one season to
another.
• Replace your gasoline can if it starts to rust.
NEED ASSISTANCE?
Call 1-800-554-6723 for assistance.
NEED SERVICE PARTS?
Contact your dealer.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
_kWARNING: 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 1. ON/OFF switch in the
start. OFF position.
2. Engine tlcoded.
3. Fuel tank empty.
4. Spark plug not firing.
5. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
6. Compression _ow.
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
ad ustment.
4. Carbon bu d-up on
muffler outlet screen.
5. Compression _ow.
1. Choke partially on.
2. Fuel mixture incorrect.
1. 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 Ad ustment" in
Serv ce and Ad ustments Sect on.
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 1. Adjust choke.
smokes 2. Empty fuel tank and refill with
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 1. Fuel mixture incorrect. 1. 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.
ad ustment.
4. Carbon bu d-up on 4. Contact an authorized service dealer.
muffler outlet screen.
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