MTD BL100/BL150 Trimmer User Manual


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