Weed Eater FL1500 LE Instruction Manual page 6

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 REMEDY
Engine will not 1. Engine flooded. 1. See "Starting a Flooded Engine"
start, in Operation section.
2. Fuel tank empty. 2. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
3. Spark plug not firing. 3. Install new spark plug.
4. Fuel not reaching 4. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
carburetor. Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
5. Compression low. 5. Contact an authorized service dealer.
Engine will not 1. Fuel not reaching 1. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
idle properly, carburetor. Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
2. Carburetor requires 2. Contact an authorized service dealer.
adjustment.
3. Crankshaft seals worn.
4. Compression low.
1. Air filter dirty.
2. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
Engine will not
accelerate,
lacks power, or
dies under a
load.
3. Spark plug fouled.
3. Contact an authorized service dealer
4. Contact an authorized service dealer.
1. Clean or replace air filter.
2. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
3. Clean or replace spark plug
and re-gap.
4. Contact an authorized service dealer.
4. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
5. Carbon build up. 5. Contact an authorized service dealer.
6. Compression low. 6. Contact an authorized service dealer.
Engine smokes 1. Choke partially on. 1. Adjust choke.
excessively. 2. Fuel mixture incorrect. 2. Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
3. Air filter dirty. 3. Clean or replace air filter.
4. Carburetor requires 4. Contact an authorized service dealer.
adjustment.
Engine runs hot. 1. Fuel mixture incorrect. 1. See "Fueling Engine" in Operation
section.
2. Spark plug incorrect. 2. Replace with correct spark plug.
3. Carburetor requires 3. Contact an authorized service dealer.
adjustment.
4. Carbon build up. 4. Contact an authorized service dealer.
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