Weed Eater PE550 Owner Manual - Page 11

TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit. TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Engine will not start or will run only a few seconds after starting. Engine will not idle properly. 1.ON/OFF switch in OFF position. 2. Engine flooded. 3. Fuel tank empty. 4. Spark plug not firing. 5. Fuel not reaching 1. Move ON/OFF switch to the ON position. 2. See "Difficult Starting" in Operation Section. 2. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture. 3. Install new spark plug. 4. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace. carburetor. 6.Compression low. Check for kinked or split fuel line; repair or replace. 5. Contact an authorized service dealer. 1. Carburetor requires 1. See "Carburetor Idle Speed Adjustment" adjustment. in Service and Adjustments Section. 2. Crankshaft seals worn. 2. Contact an authorized service dealer. 3. Compression low. 3. Contact an authorized service dealer. Engine will not accelerate, lacks power, or dies under a load. 1. Air filter dirty. 2. Spark plug fouled. 3. Carburetor requires adjustment. 4. Carbon build up. 5. Compression low. 1. Clean or replace air filter. 2. Clean or replace plug and regap. 3. Contact an authorized service dealer. 4. Contact an authorized service dealer. 5. Contact an authorized service dealer. Engine smokes excessively. 1. Choke partially on. 2. Fuel mixture incorrect. 3. Air filter dirty. 4. Carburetor requires adjustment. 1. Adjust choke. 2. Empty fuel tank and refill with correct fuel mixture. 3. Clean or replace air filter. 4. Contact an authorized service dealer. Engine runs hot. Blade turns at idle speed. 1. Fuel mixture incorrect. 2. Spark plug incorrect. 3. Carburetor requires adjustment. 4. Carbon build-up. 1. Carburetor requires adjustment. 2. Throttle cable binding. 3. Clutch requires repair. 1. See "Fueling Engine" in Operation section. 2. Replace with correct plug. 3. Contact an authorized service dealer. 4. Contact an authorized service dealer. 1. See "Carburetor Adjustment" in Service and Adjustments Section. 2. Replace or repair throttle cable. 3. Contact an authorized service dealer. Blade stops under a load or does not turn when engine is accelerated. 1. Blade not engaged. 2. Carburetor requires adjustment. 3. Clutch requires repair. 1. Check gearbox. 2. Contact an authorized service dealer. 3. Contact an authorized service dealer. 11