NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage.
Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container. Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container. Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor. Do not empty the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.
ENGINE OIL
Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oil. (See “ENGINE” in the Maintenance section of this manual).
CYLINDER
1.Remove spark plug.
2.Pour 29 ml of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder.
3.Pull starter handle slowly a few times to distribute oil.
4.Replace with new spark plug.
OTHER
•Do not store gasoline from one season to another.
•Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems.
•If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to protect it from dust and dirt.
•Cover your unit with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture. Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot breathe, which allows condensation to form and will cause your unit to rust.
IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while engine and exhaust areas are still warm.
CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a qualified service center.
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| Does not start | 1. | Dirty air filter. | 1. | Clean/replace air filter. |
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| 2. | Out of fuel. | 2. | Fill fuel tank. |
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| 3. | Stale fuel. | 3. | Empty fuel tank and refill tank |
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| with fresh, clean gasoline. |
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| 4. | Water in fuel. | 4. | Empty fuel tank and refill tank |
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| with fresh, clean gasoline. |
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| 5. | Spark plug wire is | 5. | Connect wire to plug. |
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| disconnected. |
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| 6. | Bad spark plug. | 6. | Replace spark plug. |
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| 7. | Loose blade or broken | 7. | Tighten blade bolt or |
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| blade adapter. |
| replace blade adapter. |
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| 8. | Control bar in released | 8. | Depress control bar to |
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| position. |
| handle. |
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| 9. | Control bar defective. | 9. | Replace control bar. |
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| 10. Fuel valve lever (if so | 10. Turn fuel valve lever | ||
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| equipped) in OFF position. |
| to the ON position. |
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| 11. Weak battery (if equipped). | 11. Charge battery. | ||
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| 12. Disconnected battery | 12. Connect battery to engine. | ||
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| connector (if equipped). |
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