Problem
Line will not advance.
Spool retainer hard to turn.
Grass wraps around drive shaft hous-
ing and string head.
Lubricant drips from muffler.
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Possible cause
Line is welded to itself.
Not enough line on spool.
Line is worn too short.
Line is tangled on spool.
Engine speed is too slow.
Screw threads are dirty or damaged.
Cutting tall grass at ground level.
Operating trimmer at part throttle.
Operating trimmer at part throttle.
Check lubricant/fuel mixture.
Air filter screen dirty.
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Solution
Lubricate with silicone spray.
Install more line. Refer to Line
Replacement earlier in this manual.
Pull lines while alternately pressing
down on and releasing spool retainer.
Remove line from spool and rewind.
Refer to Line Replacement earlier in
this manual.
Advance line at full throttle.
Clean threads and lubricate with
grease – if no improvement, replace
the spool retainer.
Cut tall grass from the top down to
prevent wrapping.
Operate trimmer at full throttle.
Operate trimmer at full throttle.
Use fresh fuel and the correct 2-cycle
lubricant mix.
Clean air filter. Refer to cleaning the
Air Filter Screen earlier in this manual.