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The engine overspeed protection is engaged
Allow the engine to cool down for 10 minutes before restarting the
unit
THE ENGINE STOPS WHILE IN USE
The cutting head is bound with grass Stop the engine and clean the cutting head
The cutting head is out of line Refill the cutting head with new line
The inner reel is bound up Rewind the line
The cutting head is dirty Clean the inner reel and outer spool
The line is welded Open the cutting head and remove the welded section
The line is twisted Rewind the line
Not enough line is extended
Stop the unit, push the bump knob and pull the line until 4 inches
(102 mm) is outside of the cutting head
There is oil, cleaner or lubricant in the cutting head Clean and thoroughly dry the cutting head
THE CUTTING HEAD WILL NOT ADVANCE LINE
THE CUTTING LINE ADVANCES UNCONTROLLABLY
The fuel tank is empty Fill the fuel tank with properly mixed fuel
The primer bulb was not pressed enough Press the primer bulb 10 times or until fuel is visible
The engine is flooded
Squeeze the throttle control and pull the starter rope until the engine
starts
The fuel is old (over 30 days) and/or improperly mixed Drain the fuel tank and add fresh, properly mixed fuel
The spark plug is fouled Replace the spark plug
TROUBLESHOOTING
The fuel is old (over 30 days) and/or improperly mixed Drain the fuel tank and add fresh, properly mixed fuel
The cutting head is bound with grass Stop the engine and clean the cutting head
The air filter is dirty Clean or replace the air filter
PROBLEM SOLUTION
The air filter is dirty Clean or replace the air filter
The fuel is old (over 30 days) and/or improperly mixed Drain the fuel tank and add fresh, properly mixed fuel
The idle speed is incorrect Adjust the idle speed
The fuel is old (over 30 days) and/or improperly mixed Drain the fuel tank and add fresh, properly mixed fuel
The air filter is dirty Clean or replace the air filter
The spark plug is fouled Replace the spark plug
THE ENGINE WILL NOT START
THE ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE
THE ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE
THE ENGINE LACKS POWER OR STALLS
If further assistance is required, contact an authorized service dealer.