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17

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem

Possible Cause

Solution

No spark.

No fuel.

Engine is flooded.

Starter rope pulls harder

now than when new.
Engine requires

approximately three minutes

to warm up.
Carburettor requires

adjustment.

Check oil fuel mixture.

Air filter is dirty.

Spark arrestor screen is

dirty.
Idle speed screw on

carburettor needs

adjustment.
Line is welded to itself.

Not enough line on spool.
Line is worn too short.

Line is tangled on spool.
Engine speed is too slow.
Screw threads are dirty or

damaged.

Check spark. Remove spark plug. Reattach the

spark plug cap and lay spark plug on metal cylinder.

Pull the starter rope and watch for spark at spark

plug tip. If there is no spark, repeat test with a new

spark plug.
Push primer bulb until bulb is full of fuel. If bulb does

not fill, primary fuel delivery system is blocked.

Contact a servicing dealer. If primer bulb fills, engine

may be flooded, proceed to next item.
Remove spark plug, turn machine so spark plug

hole is aimed at the ground. Move choke lever to

“OPEN” and pull starter cord 10 to 15 times. This

will clear excess fuel from engine. Clean and

reinstall spark plug. Pull starter three times with

choke lever at “OPEN”. If engine does not start,

move choke lever to “CLOSE” and repeat normal

starting procedure. If engine still fails to start, repeat

procedure with a new spark plug.
Contact a servicing dealer.

Allow engine to completely warm up. If engine does

not accelerate after three minutes, contact a

servicing dealer.
Contact a servicing dealer.

Use fresh fuel and the correct 2-cycle oil mix.

Clean air filter. Refer to “Replacing and Cleaning

Air Filter” earlier in this manual.
Contact a servicing dealer.

Turn idle speed screw clockwise to increase idle

speed.

Lubricate with silicone spray.

Install a new spool.
Pull lines while alternately pressing down on and

releasing spool retainer.
Remove line from spool and rewind.
Advance line at full throttle.
Clean threads and lubricate with grease.

Engine will not start

Engine starts but will not

accelerate

Engine starts but will only

run at high speed at half

choke
Engine does not reach

full speed and emits

excessive smoke

Engine starts, runs, and

accelerates but will not

idle
Line will not advance

when using the Line tap

system

Spool retainer hard to

turn when using Line tap

system

Summary of Contents for RBC-33

Page 1: ...f unleaded petrol 2 stroke oil Starting system Recoil starter Spark plug type L7T LD Cutting diameter Brush Cutter 25 5cm Cutting diameter Line Trimmer 43cm Cutting line size 2 4mm x 2 5m Sound pressu...

Page 2: ...personal injury Save operator s manual and review frequently for continuing safe operation and instructing others who may use this tool WARNING To reduce the risk of injury the user must read and und...

Page 3: ...el spillage Move 9 m 30 ft away from refueling site before starting engine Stop the engine and allow to cool before refueling or storing the unit Allow the engine to cool empty the fuel tank and secur...

Page 4: ...ay from your body and below waist level Never use the brushcutter with the blade located 76 cm 30 in or more above the ground level FUEL SAFETY This product requires unleaded petrol and 2 stroke oil r...

Page 5: ...10 U handle 11 On Off switch 12 Safety lever 13 Throttle trigger 14 Cutting line spool 15 Hex key 16 Hex key 17 Spanner 18 Spark plug wrench and screwdriver 19 Harness 20 Grass deflector 21 Cutting b...

Page 6: ...blade Grass deflector Harness Hex key x 2 Fuel Oil mixture bottle Spark plug wrench and screwdriver Spanner Operator s manual WARNING Do not attempt to modify this product or create accessories not r...

Page 7: ...t connects to the trimmer assembly by means of a coupler device 1 Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire 2 Loosen the clamp by turning the clamp knob counterclockwise Fig 5 3 Align the sha...

Page 8: ...t 7 from the shaft by turning it clockwise with the spark plug wrench and screwdriver Remove the floating disc 6 and washer 5 Insert the 4mm allen key 1 through the winding guard and the locking disc...

Page 9: ...ining up to 10 ethanol FUELING AND REFUELING THE TRIMMER WARNING Petrol and its vapors are highly flammable and explosive To prevent serious personal injury and property damage handle it with care Kee...

Page 10: ...STARTING AND STOPPING The brush cutter line trimmer should be on a flat bare surface for starting To start a cold engine Move the On Off switch to the ON position Fig 11 Push the primer bulb approxim...

Page 11: ...low to idle speed before stopping the engine OPERATING THE TRIMMER FIG 17 WARNING Always position the machine on the operator s right side The use of the machine on the operator s left side will expos...

Page 12: ...ularly to maintain full cutting width and performance OPERATING THE BRUSH CUTTER FIG 20 WARNING Always position the machine on the operator s right side The use of the machine on the operator s left s...

Page 13: ...e drawn off balance by the kick back reaction of the cutting blade Inspect and clear the area of any hidden objects such as glass stones concrete fencing wire wood metal etc Never use blades near foot...

Page 14: ...eaning plastic parts Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use Use clean cloths to remove dirt dust lubricant grease etc WARNING...

Page 15: ...s soiled with heavy oil deposits Replace the spark plug if the centre electrode is worn at the end This engine uses a L7T LD spark plug with a 0 6 0 7mm electrode gap Fig 28 Use an exact replacement a...

Page 16: ...RPM and stop the cutting attachment Serious personal injury could result from the cutting attachment turning at idle FUEL CAP TANK AND LINES WARNING Check for fuel leaks A leaking fuel cap tank or li...

Page 17: ...times This will clear excess fuel from engine Clean and reinstall spark plug Pull starter three times with choke lever at OPEN If engine does not start move choke lever to CLOSE and repeat normal sta...

Page 18: ...ed Service Centre or other qualified service organistion Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit SYMBOLS SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation...

Page 19: ...ade RPM Decal Rotational direction and maximum speed of the shaft for the cutting attachment Boots Wear non slip safety footwear when using this equipment Gloves Wear non slip heavy duty gloves No Smo...

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