Troubleshooting - Texas A/S BC358D User Manual

15. Troubleshooting

PROBLEM
Engine will not start
Engine starts, but
will not accelerate
Engine starts, but
will only run at full
throttle with half
choke.
Engine starts, runs
and accelerates, but
will not run in idle.
Cord cannot be
extended.
Grass getting twisted
around drive shaft
and cord housing.
Cord spool hard to
turn.
Engine will not reach
full speed and
produces a lot of
smoke.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. No spark.
2. No fuel.
3. Engine flooded.
4. Starter cord requires
more effort than when
new.
Carburetor needs
adjustment.
Carburetor needs
adjustment, repair or
cleaning.
Carburetor needs
adjustment.
1. Cord melted.
2. Insufficient cord on
spool.
3. Cord worn down
.
4. Cord tangled with
spool.
5. Engine RPM too low. Advance cord at full throttle.
1. High grass being cut
at ground level.
2. Trimmer used at low
RPM.
Threads dirty, damaged
or full of grass.
1. Check fuel.
2. Air filter dirty.
3. Carburetor needs
adjustment.
SOLUTION
Check spark plug. Remove spark plug,
connect lead and place plug on cylinder
block. Pull starter cord. Check for spark.
Repeat process with new spark plug if no
spark appears.
Press fuel pump button. If problem recurs,
contact dealer/repair shop.
Remove spark plug, turn trimmer over so
that spark plug hole points downwards.
Set choke to "Run" and pull starter cord
10 – 15 times. Clean spark plug. and
screw back on. Replace if necessary.
Pull starter cord 3 times with choke set to
"Run". If engine fails to start, set choke to
"Choke" and perform normal start
procedure. If engine still fails to start,
repeat procedure with a new spark plug.
Contact dealer/repair shop.
Contact repair shop.
Contact repair shop.
Contact repair shop.
Replace. Trimmer operating too close to
stones and walls.
Fit more cord.
Advance cord while alternatively pressing
and releasing cord housing.
Remove cord from spool, roll on once
more.
Cut grass from top and down.
Use trimmer at high RPM.
Clean threads, lubricate with grease.
Replace spool if necessary.
Use new fuel.
Clean or replace.
Contact repair shop.
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