26TROUBLESHOOTINGC A U S E A C T I O NCutting attachment bound with grass Stop the engine and clean cutting attachmentCutting attachment out of line Refill with new lineInner reel bound up Replace the inner reelCutting head dirty Clean inner reel and outer spoolLine welded Disassemble, remove the welded section and rewindLine twisted when refilled Disassemble and rewind the lineNot enough line is exposed Push the bump knob and pull out line until 4 inches(102 mm) of line is outside of the cutting attachmentC A U S E A C T I O NOld or improperly mixed fuel Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel mixtureImproper carburetor adjustment Take to an authorized service dealer for an adjustmentFouled spark plug Replace or clean the spark plugPlugged spark arrestor Clean or replace spark arrestorC A U S E A C T I O NEmpty fuel tank Fill fuel tank with properly mixed fuelPrimer bulb wasn't pressed enough Press primer bulb fully and slowly 10 timesEngine is flooded Squeeze the trigger and pull the starter ropeOld or improperly mixed fuel Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel mixtureFouled spark plug Replace or clean the spark plugPlugged spark arrestor Clean or replace spark arrestorEZ-Start lever wasn’t flipped/set Move lever to the starting positionThe outside temperature is below 40º F Pull the starter rope up to 10-15 timesThe outside temperature is above 90º F Squeeze the throttle control and pull the starter ropeENGINE WILL NOT STARTENGINE WILL NOT IDLEENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATEENGINE LACKS POWER OR STALLS WHEN CUTTINGC A U S E A C T I O NAir filter is plugged Replace or clean the air filterOld or improperly mixed fuel Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel mixtureImproper carburetor adjustment Adjust according to the Carburetor Adjustments sectionC A U S E A C T I O NOld or improperly mixed fuel Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel mixtureImproper carburetor adjustment Take to an authorized service dealer for an adjustmentCutting attachment bound with grass Stop the engine and clean the cutting attachmentDirty air filter Clean or replace the air filterPlugged spark arrestor Clean or replace spark arrestorCUTTING ATTACHMENT WILL NOT ADVANCE LINEC A U SE A C T I O NOil, cleaner or lubricant in cutting head Clean and thoroughly dry the cutting headCUTTING LINE ADVANCES UNCONTROLLABLYIf further assistance is required, contact your authorized service dealer.