Troubleshooting Guide - EarthQuake Edger 23275 Manuel De L'utilisateur

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

PROBLEM
Engine will not start
Engine runs rough, floods during
operation
Engine is hard to start
Engine misses or lacks power
Engine runs, then quits
Engine revs too high
Edger blade turns at idle
Edger blade fails to turn
Edger blade fails to cut properly
Contact a service provider if above remedies fail.
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POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Power switch off
2. Spark plug wire disconnected
3. Out of fuel
4. Spark plug wet, faulty or improperly
gapped
5. Stale fuel
1. Dirty air filter
2. Choke partially engaged
3. Dirty carburetor
1. Stale fuel
2. Spark plug wire loose
3. Dirty carburetor
1. Clogged fuel tank or fuel filter
2. Clogged air filter
3. Spark plug wet, faulty or improperly
gapped
4. Carburetor needle stuck open
1. Fuel cap not venting
1. Speed Adjustment Needed
1. Idle speed too high
2. Broken clutch spring
1. Jammed, foreign object in blade area 1. Clear obstruction
1. Blade worn out
2. Blade wobbles
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REMEDY/ACTION
1. Flip switch to ON position
2. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug
3. Refuel
4. Clean, replace or gap spark plug
5. Drain old fuel and replace with fresh. Use fuel
stabilizer as a future preventative measure.
1. Clean or replace air filter
2. Turn off choke
3. Call Customer Service
1. Drain old fuel and replace with fresh. Use fuel
stabilizer as a future preventative measure.
2. Make sure spark wire is securely attached to spark plug
3. Call Customer Service
1. Remove and clean
2. Clean or replace
3. Clean, replace or gap spark plug
4. Clean carburetor
1. Unclog, or replace fuel cap
1. Call customer service
1. Adjust idle speed lower
2. Replace clutch
1. Replace blade
2. Replace clamp washer, tighten nut
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