Need Assistance; Troubleshooting Table - Weed Eater BC3100 Operator's Manual

SERVICE
We recommend all service and adjustments
not listed in this manual be performed by an
Authorized Service Dealer.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
Your carburetor is equipped with limiter caps.
Damage will occur if you turn the needles be-
yond the limiter caps. Carburetor adjustment is
a complicated task. We recommend that you
take your unit to an Authorized Service Dealer.

TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE

WARNING:
Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing any of
the recommended remedies below other than remedies that require unit to be operating.
TROUBLE CAUSE
Engine will not S Engine flooded.
start. S Fuel tank empty.
S Spark plug not firing.
S Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
S Carburetor requires
adjustment.
S Carburetor requires
Engine will not
adjustment.
idle properly.
S Throttle trigger problems.
S Air filter dirty.
Engine will not
S Spark plug fouled.
accelerate,
lacks power, or
S Carburetor requires
dies under a
adjustment.
load.
S Fuel mixture incorrect.
Engine smokes
excessively.
S Air filter dirty.
S Carburetor requires
adjustment.
S Fuel mixture incorrect.
Engine runs hot.
S Spark plug incorrect.
S Carburetor requires
adjustment.
S Line improperly routed in
Line does not
head.
advance or
S Line improperly would
breaks while
onto spool.
cutting.
S Incorrect line size.
S Not enough line outside
of head.
S Dirt buildup on cover.
Line welds S Incorrect line size.
S Incorrect spool.
onto spool.
S Line is being crowded
against material being
cut.
S Too little line outside of
Line pulls
head.
back into
S Line size incorrect.
head.
SPARK PLUG
Replace spark plug yearly with a Champion
CJ-8Y plug; spark plug gap is .025 in.
IGNITION TIMING
Ignition timing is fixed, non-adjustable.

NEED ASSISTANCE?

NEED ASSISTANCE?
Call 1-800-554-6723 for assistance.
NEED SERVICE PARTS?
Contact your dealer or call 1-800-554-6723.
REMEDY
S See "Starting Instructions."
S Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
S Install new spark plug.
S Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
S See "Carburetor Adjustments."
S See "Carburetor Adjustments."
S Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
S Clean or replace air filter.
S Clean or replace spark plug
and re-gap.
S See "Carburetor Adjustments."
S Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
S Clean or replace air filter.
S See "Carburetor Adjustments."
S Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
S Replace with correct spark plug.
S See "Carburetor Adjustments."
S Check line routing.
S Rewind line tightly and evenly.
S Use only 0.080" diameter line.
S Pull 4 inches of line outside of head.
S Clean cover.
S Use only 0.080" diameter line.
S Replace with correct spool.
S Cut with tip of line fully extended.
S Remove cover and pull 4 inches
of line outside of head.
S Use only 0.080" diameter line.
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