Replacement Part List

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