Empty fuel tank
Engine isflooded
Fouled spark p lug
Air filter i splugged
Improper
carburetor
adjustment
Old orimproperly
mixed fuel
Dirty a irfilter
Old orimproperly
mixed fuel
Fouled spark p lug
Engine overspeed
protection
engaged
Cutting head b ound with grass
Inner reel bound up
Line w elded
PROBLEM
SOLUTION
Fill fuel tank with properly mixed fuel
Pull the starter rope while holding the throttle control
Replace the spark plug
Replace or clean the air filter
Take to a Craftsman or other qualified service dealer for adjustment
Drain fuel tank and add fresh fuel mixture
Clean or replace the air filter
Drain fuel tank and add fresh fuel mixture
Replace the spark plug
Allow the engine to cool down for 10 minutes before restarting
Stop the engine and clean cutting head
Rewind the inner reel
Disassemble,
remove the welded section and rewind
Not enough line is exposed
Push the bump knob and pull out line until 4 inches (102 mm) of line is
outside of the cutting head
Oil, cleaner or lubricant in cutting head
Clean and thoroughly dry the cutting head