Troubleshooting Guide - EarthQuake M200 Manuel De L'utilisateur

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE:

Trouble
Engine does not start
Engine runs poorly
Engine overheats
Engine will not stop
running
Poor mowing
performance
Mower vibrates
Mower head does not
retain line
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Cause
Spark plug wire disconnected
Engine not primed
Defective or incorrectly gapped spark plug
Fuel tank empty
Dirty carburetor or fuel line
Dirty air filter
Carburetor out of adjustment
Engine flooded
ON/OFF Switch in incorrect position
Stale gasoline
Defective ON/OFF Switch or wire
Bad spark plug
Dirty air filter
Carburetor out of adjustment
Stale gasoline
Engine cooling system clogged
Engine cooling system clogged
Carburetor out of adjustment
Oil level is low
ON/OFF Switch failed
Wire disconnected from ON/OFF Switch
Mower line length is too short
Socket head cap screws for the mower head
are loose
Mower line lengths are substantially
different
Loose nuts or bolts
Broken mower head
Mower line not properly attached
Broken line retainer
Mower line not correct size
M200 AND 28463 STRING MOWER
Correction
Connect spark plug wire
Prime engine
Inspect or replace spark plug
Add fuel
Clean carburetor or fuel line
Replace air filter
For carburetor adjustment, take the unit to an
authorized service center
Wait several minutes before starting
Move switch to ON position
Drain old gasoline and add fresh gas
Inspect and replace damaged parts
Replace spark plug
Replace air filter
For carburetor adjustment, take the unit to an
authorized service center
Drain old gasoline and add fresh gas
Clean debris screen and engine cooling fins
Clean debris screen and engine cooling fins
For carburetor adjustment, take the unit to an
authorized service center
Add oil
Inspect and replace damaged parts
Inspect, repair, or replace damaged parts
Correct line length is 21.5 inches. When the line is less
than 1/2 of this length, replace the line.
Tighten socket head cap screws with L-handle wrench
Adjust mower line to approximately equal lengths
Check all bolts and nuts, including engine bolts
Replace broken part
Follow instructions on decal or in the "Maintenance,
Service and Storage" section of the owner's manual
Replace mower head assembly
Use a 0.155" diameter mower line
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