Weed Eater 530087688 Instruction Manual page 6

STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE
S Move the choke lever to OFF CHOKE.
S Move throttle lever to the
S Pull rope to clear engine of excess fuel. This
could require pulling the starter rope many
times. If unit still doesn't start, call
1-800-554-6723.
SERVICE
We recommend all service and adjustments
not listed in this manual be performed by an
authorized service dealer.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS
Your carburetor is equipped with limiter caps.
Carburetor adjustment is a complicated task.
We recommend that you take your unit to an
authorized service dealer. Damage may oc-
cur if you turn the needles beyond the limiter
stops.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
WARNING:
Always 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
Engine will not S Engine flooded.
S Fuel tank empty.
start.
S Spark plug not firing.
S Fuel not reaching carburetor.
S Compression low.
Engine will not S Carburetor requires adjustment.
S Crankshaft seals worn.
idle properly.
S Compression low.
Engine will not S Air filter dirty.
S Spark plug fouled.
accelerate,
S Carburetor requires adjustment.
lacks power, or
S Carbon build up.
dies under a
S Compression low.
load.
Engine S Choke partially on.
S Fuel mixture incorrect.
smokes
excessively.
S Air filter dirty.
S Carburetor requires adjustment.
Engine
S Fuel mixture incorrect.
S Spark plug incorrect.
runs hot.
S Carburetor requires adjustment.
S Carbon build up.
IGNITION TIMING
Ignition timing is fixed, non-adjustable.
position.
SPARK PLUG
Replace the spark plug yearly using a Cham-
pion RCJ--6Y plug. Spark plug gap is 0.025".
CHECK MUFFLER BOLTS
WARNING:
unless engine is cold. A hot muffler can cause
serious burns.
Once each year, ensure muffler bolts are se-
cure and tightened properly to prevent dam-
age. Remove muffler cover and tighten the
two muffler bolts (100 in/lbs).
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 Contact authorized service dealer.
S See "Carburetor Adjustments."
S Contact authorized service dealer.
S Contact authorized service dealer.
S Clean or replace air filter.
S Clean or replace spark plug; re-gap.
S See "Carburetor Adjustments."
S Contact authorized service dealer.
S Contact authorized service dealer.
S Adjust choke.
S Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
S Clean or replace air filter.
S See "Carburetor Adjustments."
S See "Fueling Your Unit."
S Replace with correct spark plug.
S See "Carburetor Adjustments."
S Contact authorized service dealer.
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Avoid touching muffler