Weed Eater 530087628 - Manual (Page 5)

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S Clean all parts and check for damage. Have
damaged parts repaired or replaced by an
Authorized Service Dealer.
S Apply a light machine oil along the edge of
the top strap as shown.
S Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight.
S Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel
tank inside a building where fumes may
reach an open flame or sparks, or in a con-
fined space such as a car trunk.
S Always refer to the instruction manual for
important details if the product is to be
stored for an extended period.
Top Strap
OIL
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
Your carburetor is equipped with limiter caps.
Damage will occur if you turn the needles be-
yond the limiter caps. Carburetor adjustment is
a complicated task. We recommend that you
take your unit to an Authorized Service Dealer.
IGNITION TIMING
Ignition timing is fixed, non-adjustable.
SPARK PLUG
Replace spark plug yearly with a Champion
RCJ-8Y plug. Spark plug gap is .025 in.
NEED ASSISTANCE?
NEED ASSISTANCE?
Call 1-800-554-6723 for assistance.
NEED SERVICE PARTS?
Contact your dealer.
TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Engine will not
start.
S Engine flooded.
S Fuel tank empty.
S Spark plug not firing.
S Fuel not reaching carburetor.
S Compression low.
S See “Starting Instructions.”
S Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
S Install new spark plug.
S Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
S Contact Authorized Service Dealer.
Engine will not
idle properly.
S Carburetor requires adjustment.
S Crankshaft seals worn.
S Compression low.
S See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
S Contact Authorized Service Dealer.
S Contact Authorized Service Dealer.
S Air filter dirty.
S Spark plug fouled.
S Carburetor requires adjustment.
S Carbon build up.
S Compression low.
Engine will not
accelerate,
lacks power, or
dies under a
load.
S Clean or replace air filter.
S Clean or replace spark plug; re-gap.
S See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
S Contact Authorized Service Dealer.
S Contact Authorized Service Dealer.
Engine
smokes
excessively.
S Choke partially on.
S Fuel mixture incorrect.
S Air filter dirty.
S Carburetor requires adjustment.
S Adjust choke.
S Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
S Clean or replace air filter.
S See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
Engine
runs hot.
S Fuel mixture incorrect.
S Spark plug incorrect.
S Carburetor requires adjustment.
S Carbon build up.
S See “Fueling.”
S Replace with correct spark plug.
S See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
S Contact Authorized Service Dealer.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing any of the
recommended remedies below other than remedies that require operation of the unit.