TROUBLE SHOOTING
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| POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) |
| CORRECTIVE ACTION |
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Engine fails to start | 1. Blade control handle disengaged. | 1. | Engage blade control handle. | |
| 2. | Spark plug wire disconnected. | 2. | Connect spark plug wire. |
| 3. | Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. | 3. | Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. |
| 4. | Blocked fuel line. | 4. | Clean the fuel line. |
| 5. | Faulty spark plug. | 5. | Clean, adjust gap or replace. |
| 6. | Engine flooded. | 6. | Wait a few minutes to restart, but do not prime. |
Engine runs erratic | 1. Spark plug wire loose. | 1. | Connect and tighten spark plug wire. | |
| 2. | Blocked fuel line or stale fuel. | 2. | Clean the fuel line; fill the tank with clean, fresh |
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| gasoline. |
| 3. | Vent in gas cap plugged. | 3. | Clear vent. |
| 4. | Water or dirt in fuel system. | 4. | Drain the fuel tank and carburetor. Refill with |
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| fresh fuel. |
| 5. | Dirty air cleaner. | 5. | Clean air cleaner. |
| 6. | Carburetor out of adjustment. | 6. | Adjust carburetor. |
Engine overheats | 1. Engine oil level low. | 1. | Fill crankcase with proper oil. | |
| 2. | Air flow restricted. | 2. | Remove blower housing and clean. |
| 3. | Carburetor not adjusted properly. | 3. | Adjust carburetor. |
Idles poorly | 1. Spark plug fouled, faulty or gap too | 1. | Reset gap to .030" or replace spark plug. | |
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| 2. | Carburetor improperly adjusted. | 2. | Adjust carburetor. |
| 3. | Dirty air cleaner. | 3. | Clean air cleaner. |
Excessive vibration | 1. Cutting blade loose or unbalanced. | 1. | Tighten blade and adapter. Balance blade. | |
| 2. | Bent cutting blade. | 2. | Replace blade. |
Mower will not | 1. Wet grass. | 1. | Do not mow when grass is wet; wait until later to | |
mulch grass |
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| cut. |
| 2. | Excessively high grass. | 2. | Mow once at a high cutting height, then mow |
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| again at desired height or make a narrower cut- |
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| ting path. |
| 3. | Dull blade. | 3. | Sharpen or replace blade. |
Uneven cut | 1. Wheels not positioned correctly. | 1. | Place all four wheels in same height position. | |
| 2. | Dull blade. | 2. | Sharpen or replace blade. |
Wheels will not | 1. Belt not installed properly. | 1. | Check belt for proper pulley installation and | |
propel |
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| movement. |
| 2. | Debris clogging drive operation. | 2. | Clean out debris. |
NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, contract your nearest authorized service dealer.
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