CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS Your carburetor is equipped with limiter caps. Adjusting the carburetor is a complicated task. We recommend that you take your unit to an an authorized service dealer. Damage will occur if you turn the needles beyond the limiter stops. STORAGE WARNING: Perform the following steps after each use: S Allow engine to cool, and secure the unit before storing or transporting. S Store unit and fuel in a well ventilated area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc. S Store unit with all guards in place. Position unit so that any sharp object cannot accidentally cause injury. S Store unit and fuel well out of the reach of children. NEED ASSISTANCE? NEED ASSISTANCE? Call: 1-800-554-6723. NEED A SERVICE PART? Contact your dealer. --7 - - -- 8 -- TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Engine will not start. S Engine flooded. S Fuel tank empty. S Spark plug not firing. S Fuel not reaching carburetor. S Compression low. S See “Starting Instructions.” S Fill tank with correct fuel mixture. S Install new spark plug. S Check for dirty fuel filter; replace. Check for kinked or split fuel line; repair or replace. S Contact authorized service dealer. Engine will not idle properly. S Carburetor requires adjustment. S Crankshaft seals worn. S Compression low. S See “Carburetor Adjustments.” S Contact authorized service dealer. S Contact authorized service dealer. S Air filter dirty. S Spark plug fouled. S Carburetor requires adjustment. S Carbon build up. S Compression low. Engine will not accelerate, lacks power, or dies under a load. S Clean or replace air filter. S Clean or replace spark plug; re-gap. S See “Carburetor Adjustments.” S Contact authorized service dealer. S Contact authorized service dealer. Engine smokes excessively. S Choke partially on. S Fuel mixture incorrect. S Air filter dirty. S Carburetor requires adjustment. S Adjust choke. S Empty fuel tank and refill with correct fuel mixture. S Clean or replace air filter. S See “Carburetor Adjustments.” Engine runs hot. S Fuel mixture incorrect. S Spark plug incorrect. S Carburetor requires adjustment. S Carbon build up. S See “Fueling Your Unit.” S Replace with correct spark plug. S See “Carburetor Adjustments.” S Contact authorized service dealer. TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing any of the recommended remedies below other than remedies that require operation of the unit. LIMITED WARRANTY ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA, Division of WCI Outdoor Products, Inc., warrants to the original purchaser that each new Weed Eater brand gasoline tool or attachment is free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace under this warranty any defective gasoline product or attachment as follows from the original date of purchase 2 YEARS-- Parts and Labor, when used for household purposes. 90 DAYS -- Parts and Labor, when used for commercial, professional, or income producing purposes. 30 DAYS -- Parts and Labor, if used for rental purposes. This warranty is not transferable and does not cover damage or liability caused by improper handling, improper maintenance, or the use of accessories and/or attachments not specifically recommended by ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA for this tool. Additionally, this warranty does not cover tuneups, spark plugs, filters, starter ropes, starter springs, cutting line, or rotating head parts that will wear and require replacement with reasonable use during the warranty period. This warranty does not cover predelivery setup or normal adjustments explained in the operator’s manual. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED, AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT THOSE EXPRESSLY STIPULATED HEREIN. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA’S policy is to continuously improve its products. Therefore, ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA reserves the right to change, modify, or discontinue models, designs, specifications, and accessories of all products at any time without notice or obligation to any purchaser. U.S. EPA/CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency/California Air Resources Board and POULAN/WEED EATER, DIVISION OF WCI OUTDOOR PRODUCTS are pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty on your year 2000--2003 small off--road engine. In California, all new small off--road engines must be designed, built, and equipped to meet the State’s stringent anti- -smog standards. POULAN/WEED EATER must warrant the emission control system on your...