Weed Eater 171883 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. WE12538G Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Safety RulesTable of Contents Customer Responsibilities Product SpecificationsSteering Wheel Seat Unassembled PartsKeys Slope SheetTools Required for Assembly AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Removing Tractor from SkidCheck Battery See Fig HOW to SET UP Your TractorInstall Seat See Fig Check Deck Levelness Check Tire PressureCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor To USE Throttle Control see FIG HOW to USE Your TractorTo Operate on Hills Before Starting the EngineTo Transport Towing Carts and Other ATTACH- MentsTo Start Engine See Fig Mowing TipsCustomer Responsibilities ¿ Lubrication ChartGeneral Recommendations Before Each USEBrake Operation TractorTires Operator Presence SystemEngine BatteryBelts Transaxle CoolingTo Service PRE-CLEANER Clean AIR Screen See FigTo Service Cartridge Engine Cooling Fins See FigMuffler 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 RemovalFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentTo Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See Fig Replacing Battery SeeTo Replace Headlight Bulb Interlocks and RelaysTo Adjust Carburetor See Fig To Adjust Throttle Control Cable See FigPreliminary Setting Final SettingOther StorageFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Points OFF Tractor - Model Number WE12538G SchematicElectrical KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Chassis KEY Part Description Drive Transaxle Steering KEY Engine 140310 Control Th/ch Flag Seat Wheels & Tires DecalsLSB42 LBD48Mower Lift 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg w/plunger Mower Deck Repair Parts Service Notes Limited Warranty Service Sighting Guide Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation

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