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TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Engine will not
start.
Engine will
not idle
properly.
1. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
2. Crankshaft seals worn.
3. Compression low.
1. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in
Service and Adjustments Section.
2. Contact an authorized service dealer.
3. Contact an authorized service dealer.
1. Air filter dirty.
2. Spark plug fouled.
3. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
4. Carbon build-up on
muffler outlet screen.
5. Compression low.
Engine will not
accelerate,
lacks power,
or dies under
a load.
1. Clean or replace air filter.
2. Clean or replace plug
and regap.
3. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in
Service and Adjustments Section.
4. Contact an authorized service dealer.
5. Contact an authorized service dealer.
Engine
smokes
excessively.
1. Choke partially on.
2. Fuel mixture incorrect.
3. Air filter dirty.
4. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
1. Adjust choke.
2. Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
3. Clean or replace air filter.
4. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in
Service and Adjustments Section.
Engine runs
hot.
1. Fuel mixture incorrect.
2. Spark plug incorrect.
3. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
4. Carbon build-up on
muffler outlet screen.
1. See “Fueling Engine” in Operation
section.
2. Replace with correct spark plug.
3. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in
Service and Adjustments Section.
4. Contact an authorized service dealer.
WARNING:
Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all ofthe
recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
1. ON/OFF switch in the
OFF position.
2. Engine flooded.
3. Fuel tank empty.
4. Spark plug not firing.
5. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
6. Compression low.
1. Move ON/OFF switch to the ON
position.
2. See “Starting a Flooded Engine”
in Operation Section.
3. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
4. Install new spark plug.
5. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
6. Contact an authorized service dealer.
LIMITED WARRANTY
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC.,
war rantsto theoriginal pur chaserthat eachnew
Weed Eater
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brand gasoline t ool or attach-
ment is free fr om defects i n material and wor k-
manship and agrees to repair or replace under
this w arr anty any defective gasoline p r oduct or
attachment as follows fr om the or iginal date of
purchase.
2 YEARS -- Parts and Labor, w hen used for
household pur poses.
60 DAYS -- Parts and Labor, when used for
commercial, professional, or income pr oducing
purposes.
30 DAYS -- Parts and Labor, if used for rental
purposes.
This war r anty is not transferable and does not
cover damage or liability caused by improper
handling, improper maintenance, or the use of
accessories and/or attachments not specifically
recommended by ELECTRO LUX H OME
PRODUCTS, INC., for this tool. Additionally ,
this w ar r anty does not cover tune--ups, spark
plugs, filters, starter ropes, star ter spr ings, c ut-
ting line, orrotating head par tsthat will w earand
requirereplacement with reasonable use during
the war r anty period. This w arr anty does not
cover predelivery setup or normal adjustments
explained in the instr uction m anual.
THIS WAR RANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC
LEGA L RIG HTS,AND YOUMAY HAVEOTH-
ER R IGH TS WHIC H V ARY FROM STATE TO
STATE.
NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR
OTHER DAM AGES WILL BE ALLOWED,
AND T HER E AR E NO OTH ER EXPRESS
W ARRAN TIES EXCEPT THOSE EX-
PRESSLY STIPULATED HEREIN .
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITA-
TIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WAR-
RANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR
LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CON-
SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THEABOVE
LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT
APPLY TO YOU.
The policy of ELECTROLUX HOME PROD-
UCTS, INC., is to continuously improve its
products. Therefore, ELECTROLUX HOME
PRODUCTS, INC., reserves the right to
change, modify, or discontinue models, de-