CYUNDER
° Remove spark plugo
oPour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through spark
plug hole into cylinder.
°Puttstarter handle slowly a few times to c[_ tn'buteoil.
oReplace with new spark plug_
OTHER
°Do not store gasoline from one season to another,
oReplace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust. Rust and!or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems,
oIf possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and dirt,
oCover 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.
CAbTION: 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
PROBLEM
Does not start
Loss of power
CHART
CAUSE
o Dirty air filter,,
=Out of fuel. o Stale fuel.
o Water in fuel.
=Spark plug wire is disconnected.
Bad spark plug.
o Loose blade or broken blade
adapter.
o Control bar in released
position.
° Control bar defective.
o Rear of lawn mower housing or cutting blade dragging
in heavy grass.
o Cutting too much grass.
o Dirty air filter.
°Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower_
o Too much oil in engine. o Walking speed too fast.
CORRECTION
o CleanJreplace air filter: ° Fill fuel tank.
=Drain tank and refill with fresh clean fuel.
°Drain fuel tank and carburetor and refill tank
with fresh gasoline,,
• Connect wire to plug.
°Replace spark plug_ o "l]ghten blade bolt or replace blade adapter. Depress control bar to
handle.
Replace control bar.
Set to "Higher Cut"
position.
o Set to "Higher Cut" position.
o Clean/replace air filter.
o Clean underside of mower housing.
=Check oil level.
=Cut at slower walking speed.
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