ENGINE WILL NOT START
CAUSE
On/Off control in the OFF position
Empty fuel tank
Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough
Engine is flooded
Old or improperly mixed fuel
Fouled spark plug
Plugged spark arrestor
ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE
CAUSE
Air filter is plugged
Old or improperly mixed fuel
Improper carburetor adjustment
ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE
CAUSE
Old or improperly mixed fuel
Improper carburetor adjustment
Cutting attachment bound with grass
Dirty air filter
Plugged spark arrestor
ENGINE LACKS POWER OR STALLS WHEN CUTTING
CAUSE
Old or improperly mixed fuel
Improper carburetor adjustment
Fouled spark plug
Plugged spark arrestor
TROUBLESHOOTING
Turn On/Off control to ON
Fill fuel tank with properly mixed fuel
Press primer bulb fully and slowly 10 times
Squeeze the trigger and pull the starter rope
Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel mixture
Replace or clean the spark plug
Clean or replace spark arrestor
Replace or clean the air filter
Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel mixture
Adjust according to the Carburetor
Adjustments section
Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel mixture
Take to an authorized service dealer for
an adjustment
Stop the engine and clean the cutting
attachment
Clean or replace the air filter
Clean or replace spark arrestor
Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel mixture
Take to an authorized service dealer for
an adjustment
Replace or clean the spark plug
Clean or replace spark arrestor
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