Troubleshooting - Weed Eater BARRACUDA SV-30 Operator's Manual

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 compli-
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
cated task. We recommend that you take
your unit to an Authorized Service Dealer.
Damage will occur if you turn the needles be-
yond the limiter stops.
SPARK PLUG
Replace spark plug yearly using a Champion
RCJ-8Y spark plug. Spark plug gap is .025".
IGNITION TIMING
Ignition timing is fixed, nonadjustable.
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 REMEDY
Engine will not • Engine flooded.
start. Fuel tank empty. : See "Starting Instructions."
• Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
Spark plug not firing. Install new spark plug.
Fuel not reaching carburetor. : Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
• Compression low. • Contact Authorized Service Dealer
Engine will not • Carburetor requires adjustmenl • See "Carburetor Adjustments."
idle properly. • Crankshaft seals worn. • Contact Authorized Service Dealer
• Compression low. • Contact Authorized Service Dealer
Engine will not • Air filter dirty. • Clean or replace air filter.
accelerate, • Spark plug fouled. • Clean or replace spark plug; re-ga[
lacks power, or " Carburetor requires adjustmenl • See "Carburetor Adjustments."
dies under a • Carbon build up. • Contact Authorized Service Dealer
load. • Compression low. • Contact Authorized Service Dealer
Engine : Choke partially on.
smokes Fuel mixture incorrect.
excessively.
Engine
runs hot.
• Air filter dirty.
• Carburetor requires adjustmenl
• Fuel mixture incorrect.
• Spark plug incorrect.
• Carburetor requires adjustmenl
• Carbon build up.
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• Adjust choke.
• Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
• Clean or replace air filter.
• See "Carburetor Adjustments."
• See "Fueling Your Unit."
• Replace with correct spark plug.
• See "Carburetor Adjustments."
• Contact Authorized Service Dealer
Need a Service Part? Contact your dealer.
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, Divi-
sion WCI Outdoor Products, Inc., warrants
to the original purchaser that each new
Weed Eater brand gasoline tool or attach-
ment is free from defects in material and
workmanship and agrees to repair or replace
under this warranty any defective gasoline
product or attachment as follows from the
original date of purchase.
2 YEARS - Parts and Labor, when used for
household purposes.
60 DAYS - Parts and Labor, when used for
commercial, professional, or income pro-
ducing purposes.
30 DAYS - Parts and Labor, if used for rental
purposes.
This warranty is not transferable and does
not cover damage or liability caused by im-
proper handling, improper maintenance, or
the use of accessories and/or attachments
not specifically recommended by ELEC-
TROLUX HOME PRODUCTS for this tool.
Additionally, this warranty does not cover
tune-ups, spark plugs, filters, starter ropes,
starter springs, cuthng line, or rotating head
parts that will wear and require replacement
with reasonable use during the warranty pe-
riod. This warranty does not cover predeliv-
ery setup or normal adjustments explained in
the operator's manual.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC
LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE
OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM
STATE TO STATE.
NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR
OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED,
AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS
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