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base; push the cover up until it latches securely in
place.
FUEL CAP
WARNING:
A leaking fuel cap is a fire hazard and must be
replaced immediately.
MAINTENANCE
The fuel cap contains a non-serviceable filter and a
check valve. A clogged fuel filter will cause poor engine
performance. If performance improves when the fuel cap
is loosened, check valve may be faulty or filter clogged.
Replace fuel cap if required.
SPARK PLUG REPLACEMENT
This engine uses a Champion RCJ-6Y or NGK BPMR7A
spark plug with 6.35mm electrode gap. Use an exact
replacement and replace annually.
STORING THE PRODUCT
■
Clean all foreign material from the product. Store
idle unit indoors in a dry, well-ventilated area that is
inaccessible to children. Keep away from corrosive
agents such as garden chemicals.
When storing 1 month or longer:
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Drain all fuel from tank into a container approved for
petrol. Run engine until it stops.
TROUBLESHOOTING
IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM CONTACT YOUR AUTHORISED SERVICE DEALER.
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Engine will not start
1. No spark.
1. Clean or replace spark plug. Reset spark plug gap. Refer to Spark
Plug Replacement earlier in this manual.
2. No fuel.
2. Push primer bulb until bulb is full of fuel. If bulb does not fill, primary
fuel delivery system is blocked. Contact a service dealer. If primer
bulb fills, engine may be flooded, proceed to next item.
3. Engine is flooded.
3. Set the start lever to the START position. Squeeze the trigger and
pull the rope repeatedly until the engine starts and runs.
NOTE:
Depending on the severity of the flooding, this may require
numerous pulls of the rope.
Engine does not reach full
1. Incorrect lubricant/fuel mixture. 1. Use fresh fuel and the correct 2- stroke lubricant mix. (50:1).
speed and emits excessive
2. Air filter screen is dirty.
2. Clean air filter screen.
smoke
Refer to Cleaning Air Filter Screen earlier in this manual.
3. Spark arrestor screen is dirty.
3. Contact a servicing dealer.
4. Spark plug fouled.
4. Clean or replace spark plug. Reset spark plug gap. Refer to Spark
Plug Replacement earlier in this manual.
Engine starts, runs, and
Idle speed screw on carburettor
Turn idle speed screw clockwise to increase idle speed.
but will not idle
needs adjustment.
See Figure 20.
String will not advance
1. String is welded to itself.
1. Lubricate string with silicone spray.
2. Not enough string on spool.
2. Install more string. Refer to the applicable string replacement
section in this manual.
3. String is worn too short.
3. Pull strings while alternately pressing down on and releasing spool
retainer.
4. String is tangled on spool.
4. Remove string from spool and rewind.
Refer to the applicable string replacement section in this manual.
5. Engine speed is too slow.
5. Advance string at full throttle.
Spool retainer hard to turn
Screw threads are dirty or
Clean threads and lubricate with grease - if no improvement, replace
damaged.
the spool retainer.
Grass wraps around
1. Cutting tall grass at ground
1. Cut tall grass from the top down to prevent wrapping.
driveshaft housing and
level.
string head
2. Operating trimmer at part
2. Operate trimmer at full throttle.
throttle.
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