ENGINE
FUEL SYSTEM
IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel fi lter, fuel hose, or tank during storage. Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separa- tion and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage.
•Drain the fuel tank.
•Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty.
•Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.
•Use fresh fuel next season.
NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable al- ternative 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 drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.
ENGINE OIL
Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean oil. (See “ENGINE” in the Main- tenance section of this manual).
CYLINDER
•Remove spark plug.
•Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder.
•Pull starter handle slowly to distribute oil.
•Replace with new spark plug.
BATTERY (IF EQUIPPED) Disconnect the battery from the engine connector and charge battery 48 hours.
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 an authorized Service Center.
PROBLEM |
| CAUSE | CORRECTION | |
Does not start | 1. | Dirty air filter. | 1. | Clean/replace air filter. |
| 2. | Out of fuel. | 2. | Fill fuel tank. |
| 3. | Stale fuel. | 3. | Drain fuel tank and refill tank |
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| with fresh, clean gasoline. |
| 4. | Water in fuel. | 4. | Drain fuel tank and refill tank |
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| with fresh, clean gasoline. |
| 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. |
| 7. | Loose blade or broken | 7. | Tighten blade bolt or |
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| blade adapter. |
| replace blade adapter. |
| 8. | Control bar in released | 8. | Depress control bar to |
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| handle. |
| 9. | Control bar defective. | 9. | Replace control bar. |
| 10. Fuel valve lever (if so | 10. Turn fuel valve lever | ||
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| equipped) in OFF position. |
| to the ON position. |
| 11. Weak battery (if equipped). | 11. Charge battery. | ||
| 12. Disconnected battery | 12. Connect battery to engine. | ||
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| connector (if equipped). |
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