Specifications

• Changeoilif it hasnotbeenchangedinthelastthreemonths.Forinstructionsonhowto changeoil,referto
theenginemanual.
• Cleanengine and remove any grass clippings, dirt, or chaff from the exterior of the engine.
• Remove any dirt or debris from cooling fins, air intake screen, levers, and linkage,
Other
• Do not store gasoline from one season to another.
• Replace your gasoline can if it starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in the gasoline will cause problems. Store unit in
a clean, dry area. Do not store next to corrosive materials, such as fertilizer.
NOTE: If storing in an unventilated or metal storage shed, be certain to rustproof the equipment by coating with a
light oil or silicone.
SECTION 11: TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
Engine fails to start
Engine runs erratic
1. Blade control handle disengaged
2. Spark plug wire disconnected
3. Throttle control lever not in starting position
4. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel
5. Blocked fuel line
6. Faulty spark plug
7. Engine flooded
1. Spark plug wire loose
2. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel
3. Vent in gas cap plugged
4.Water or dirt infuel system
5. Dirty air cleaner
1. Engage blade control handle
2. Connect wire to spark plug
3, Move throttle lever to correct position
4. Fill up tank with fresh gasoline
5. Clean fuel line
6, Clean, adjust gap, or replace
7. Crank engine with throttle in FAST
1. Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
2. Clean fuel line, fill tank with clean, fresh
gasoline.
3. Clear vent.
4. Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel.
5. Clean air cleaner. Refer to engine
manual.
1. Fill crankcase with proper oil.
2. Clean lawn mower engine.
1. Adjust gap to.030 inches.
Engine overheats 1. Engine oil level low
2. Air flow restricted
Occasional skip 1. Spark plug gap too close
(hesitates) at high
speed
Idles poorly 1. Spark plug fouled, faulty, or gap too wide 1. Reset gap to.030 inches or replace
spark plug.
i 2. Dirty air cleaner 2. Clean air cleaner.
Excessive vibration 1. Cutting blade loose or unbalanced 1. Tighten blade and adapter, balance
blade.
2. Bent cutting blade 2. Replace blade.
! 3. Bent engine crankshaft 3. Contact your nearest service center
Mower will not 1. Engine speed too low 1. Move throttle lever to FAST position.
mulch grass 2. Wet grass 2. Wait until later to cut.
3. Excessively high grass 3. Mow once at a high cutting height, then
mow again at desired height.
4. Dull blade 4. Sharpen or replace blade.
Uneven cut 1. Wheels not in same height position 1. Reposition all wheels at same height.
2. Dull blade 2. Sharpen or replace blade.
For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, please
contact your nearest service center or call 1 [phone].
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