Manual
SECTION9: TROUBLESHOOTINGGUIDE
Trouble ..............._P-ossible Cause(s) Corrective Actions ..................
Engine fails to 'l_decontroihandie disengaged_ --1_ Etlgage biacle cont_'oi handiel
start 2. Spark plug wire disconnected. 2. Connect wire to spark plug.
I 3. Dirtyair cleaner. 3. Refer tothe engine manual
Engine runs
_rratic
3.
4.
Engine 1.
3verheats 2.
3.
4.
3ccasional skip !.
at high speed 2.
dies poorly 1.
2.
Excessive 1.
vibration 2.
' Mower will not 1.
"nulch grass 2.
3.
Jneven cut 1.
2.
4. Throttle control lever not in correct position.
5. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel,
6. BIocked fuelline.
7. Faulty spark plug.
8. Engine flooded.
1. Unit runningin CHOKE position.
2. Spark plug wire loose.
B!ocked fuel line or stale fuel.
Carburetor out of adjustment.
Engine oil IeveI low.
Dirty aircleaner.
Air flow restricted.
Carburetor not adjusted properly.
Spark plug gap too close.
Carburetor adjustment improperly set.
Spark plug fouIed, faul_ or gap too wide.
Carburetor not adjusted.
Cutting bIade loose or unbalanced.
Bent cutting blade.
Engine speed too Iew
Wet grass.
Excessively high grass.
Wheels positioned incorrectly. 1.
Dull blade. 2,
4. Move throttle lever to FAST or START position.
5. Clean fuel line.
6. Clean. adjust gap or replace.
7. Refer to the engine manual.
8. Wait for a while and crank the engine,
1, Move throttle lever to FAST position.
2. Connect and tighten spark plug wire. Check for fouling,
3. Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.
4. Refer tothe engine manual
1. Fill crankcase with proper oil.
2. Refer to the engine manual.
13. Stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire. Remove
blower housing and clean.
4. Refer tothe engine manual.
1, Adjust gapto.030".
2. Refer to the engine manual.
1. Reset gap to .030" or replace spark plug.
2. Refer to the engine manual.
t, Tighten blade and adapter, Balance blade.
2. See an authorized service dealer.
1. Set throttle at fullthrottle,
2. Wait until later to cut.
3. Mow once at a high cutting height, then mow again at
desired height.
Place all four wheels in same height position.
Sharpen or replace blade.
NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments above, contact your local dealer.
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