Weed Eater 184071 manual Troubleshooting Points

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TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS

PROBLEM

CAUSE

 

CORRECTION

 

 

 

 

 

Will not start

1.

Out of fuel.

1.

Fill fuel tank.

 

2.

Engine not “CHOKED” properly.

2.

See “TO START ENGINE” in Operation section.

 

3.

Engine flooded.

3.

Wait several minutes before attempting to start.

 

4.

Bad spark plug.

4.

Replace spark plug.

 

5.

Dirty air filter.

5.

Clean/replace air filter.

 

6.

Dirty fuel filter.

6.

Replace fuel filter.

 

7.

Water in fuel.

7.

Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh

 

 

 

 

gasoline and replace fuel filter.

 

8.

Loose or damaged wiring.

8.

Check all wiring.

 

9.

Carburetor out of adjustment.

9.

See “To Adjust Carburetor” in Service Adjustments

 

 

 

 

section.

 

10.

Engine valves out of adjustment.

10.

Contact an authorized service center/department.

 

 

 

 

 

Hard to start

1.

Dirty air filter.

1.

Clean/replace air filter.

 

2.

Bad spark plug.

2.

Replace spark plug.

 

3.

Weak or dead battery.

3.

Recharge or replace battery.

 

4.

Dirty fuel filter.

4.

Replace fuel filter.

 

5.

Stale or dirty fuel.

5.

Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline.

 

6.

Loose or damaged wiring.

6.

Check all wiring.

 

7.

Carburetor out of adjustment.

7.

See “To Adjust Carburetor” in Service Adjustments

 

 

 

 

section.

 

8.

Engine valves out of adjustment.

8.

Contact an authorized service center/department.

 

 

 

 

 

Engine will not turn over

1.

Clutch/brake pedal not depressed.

1.

Depress clutch/brake pedal.

 

2.

Attachment clutch is engaged.

2.

Disengage attachment clutch.

 

3.

Weak or dead battery.

3.

Recharge or replace battery.

 

4.

Blown fuse.

4.

Replace fuse.

 

5.

Corroded battery terminals.

5.

Clean battery terminals.

 

6.

Loose or damaged wiring.

6.

Check all wiring.

 

7.

Faulty ignition switch.

7.

Check/replace ignition switch.

 

8.

Faulty solenoid or starter.

8.

Check/replace solenoid or starter.

 

9.

Faulty operator presence switch(es).

9.

Contact an authorized service center/department.

 

 

 

 

 

Engine clicks but will not

1.

Weak or dead battery.

1.

Recharge or replace battery.

start

2.

Corroded battery terminals.

2.

Clean battery terminals.

 

3.

Loose or damaged wiring.

3.

Check all wiring.

 

4.

Faulty solenoid or starter.

4.

Check/replace solenoid or starter.

 

 

 

 

 

Loss of power

1.

Cutting too much grass/too fast.

1.

Set in “Higher Cut” position/reduce speed.

 

2.

Throttle in “CHOKE” position.

2.

Adjust throttle control.

 

3.

Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower.

3.

Clean underside of mower housing.

 

4.

Dirty air filter.

4.

Clean/replace air filter.

 

5.

Low oil level/dirty oil.

5.

Check oil level/change oil.

 

6.

Faulty spark plug.

6.

Clean and regap or change spark plug.

 

7.

Dirty fuel filter.

7.

Replace fuel filter.

 

8.

Stale or dirty fuel.

8.

Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline.

 

9.

Water in fuel.

9.

Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh

 

 

 

 

gasoline and replace fuel filter.

 

10.

Spark plug wire loose.

10.

Connect and tighten spark plug wire.

 

11.

Dirty engine air screen/fins.

11.

Clean engine air screen/fins.

 

12.

Dirty/clogged muffler.

12.

Clean/replace muffler.

 

13.

Loose or damaged wiring.

13.

Check all wiring.

 

14.

Carburetor out of adjustment.

14.

See “To Adjust Carburetor” in Service Adjustments

 

 

 

 

section.

 

15.

Engine valves out of adjustment.

15.

Contact an authorized service center/department.

 

 

 

 

 

Excessive vibration

1.

Worn, bent or loose blade.

1.

Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.

 

2.

Bent blade mandrel.

2.

Replace blade mandrel.

 

3.

Loose/damaged part(s).

3.

Tighten loose part(s). Replace damaged parts.

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Model NO. WE12538M IV. Service Safety RulesGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Safety RulesTable of Contents Steering Wheel Seat Unassembled PartsTools Required for Assembly AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Removing Tractor from SkidInstall Seat See Fig HOW to SET UP Your TractorCheck Battery See Fig Check Deck Levelness Check Tire PressureCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate on Hills To Transport Before Starting the EngineTowing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments Check Engine OIL LevelTo Start Engine See Fig Mowing TipsLubrication Chart MaintenanceService Dates General RecommendationsBrake Operation TractorTires Operator Presence SystemEngine BatteryBelts Transaxle CoolingEngine Cooling Fins See Fig Clean AIR ScreenAIR Filter See Fig Muffler CleaningSpark Plugs IN-LINE Fuel Filter See FigTo Install Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Remove Mower See Fig Belt Installation To Level Mower HousingTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig Belt RemovalTo Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment To Check and Adjust Brake See FigTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERReplacing Battery See Figs To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigTo Remove Wheel for Repairs See Fig To Attach Jumper CablesTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Adjust CarburetorInterlocks and Relays To Replace FuseOther StorageFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Points OFF Tractor - Model Number WE12538M, Product no 56 SchematicElectrical KEY Part Description Chassis Repair Parts Drive Transaxle Steering 183226 Optional Equipment 170551 Control Th/ch Flag Seat Wheels & Tires DecalsMower Lift Repair Parts Mower Deck CAB 178515Service Notes Limited Warranty Policy Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation

184071 specifications

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