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TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Engine will not
start.
1. Engine flooded.
2. Fuel tank empty.
3. Spark plug not firing.
4. Fuel not reaching
carburetor .
5. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
1. See “Starting a Flooded Engine” in
Operation Section.
2. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
3. Install new spark plug.
4. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
5. Contact an authorized service dealer.
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. Contact an authorized service dealer.
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. Contact an authorized service dealer.
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. Contact an authorized service dealer.
4. Contact an authorized service dealer.
WARNING: Alwaysstop unitand disconnectspark plugbeforeperformingallofthe
recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
LIMITED WARRANTY
WEED EATER warrants to the original pur-
chaser that each new WEED EATER brand
gasoline tool or attachment is free from de-
fects in material and workmanship and
agrees to r epair or replace under this war-
ranty any defective gasoline product or at-
tachment as follows from the original date of
purchase.
2 YEARS -- Parts and Labor, when used for
household purposes.
60 DAY S -- P arts and Labor , w hen used for
commercial, professional, or income produc-
ing purposes.
30 DAYS -- Parts and Labor, i f used for rental
purposes.
This warranty isnottransferableanddoes not
cover damage or liability caused by improper
handling, improper maintenance, or the use
of accessories and/or attachments not spe-
cifically recommended by WEED EATER for
this tool. Additionally, this warranty does not
cover tune-ups, spark plugs, filters, starter
ropes, starter springs, cutting line, or rotating
head parts that will we ar and require replace-
ment w ithreasonableuseduring thewarranty
period. This warranty does not cover prede-
livery 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 C ONSEQUENTIAL OR
OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED,
AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS
WARRANTIES EXCEPT THOSE EX-
PRESSLY STIPULATED HEREIN.