Troubleshooting Table; Seasonal Storage - Weed Eater W25CB Quick Start Manual

• Store unit and fuel well out of the reach of children.

SEASONAL STORAGE

Prepare unit for storage at end of season or if it will not be
used for 30 days or more.
If your unit is to be stored for a period of time:
• Clean the entire unit before lengthy storage.
• Lightly oil external metal surfaces.
• Store in a clean dry area.
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing
the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage. Add
stabilizer to the gasoline in the fuel tank or fuel storage
container.
Follow the mix instructions found on stabilizer container.
Run engine at least 5 minutes after adding stabilizer.
HELPFUL TIP
a WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of the recommended remedies below
except remedies that require operation of the unit.
TROUBLE
Engine will not start.
Engine will not idle properly.
Engine will not accelerate, lacks
power, or dies under a load.
Engine smokes excessively.
Engine runs hot.

TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE

CAUSE
1. Engine flooded.
2. Fuel tank empty.
3. Spark plug not firing.
4. Fuel not reaching carburetor.
5. Carburetor requires adjustment.
1. Carburetor requires adjustment.
2. Crankshaft seals worn.
3. Compression low.
1. Air filter dirty.
2. Spark plug fouled.
3. Carburetor requires adjustment.
4. Carbon build-up on muffler outlet
screen.
5. Compression low.
1. Fuel mixture incorrect.
2. Air filter dirty.
3. Carburetor requires adjustment.
1. Fuel mixture incorrect.
2. Spark plug incorrect.
3. Carburetor requires adjustment.
4. Carbon build-up on muffler outlet
screen.
During storage of your gas/oil mixture, the oil will separate
from the gas.
We recommend that you shake the gas can weekly to
insure proper blending of the gas and oil.
ENGINE
• Remove spark plug and pour 1 teaspoon of 50:1 2-cycle
engine oil through the spark plug opening. Slowly pull
the starter rope 8 to10 times to distribute oil.
• Replace spark plug with new one of recommended 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 oil ratio.
OTHER
• Do not store gasoline from one season to another.
• Replace your gasoline can if it starts to rust.
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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 filter;
replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel
line; repair or replace.
5. Contact an authorized service
dealer.
1. See "Carburetor Idle Speed
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.
1. Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
2. Clean or replace air filter.
3. Contact an authorized service
dealer.
1. See "Fueling Engine" in
Operation section.
2. Replace with correct spark plug.
3. Contact an authorized service
dealer.
4. Contact an authorized service
dealer.