performance and flooding usually indicates that the | • Clean engine regularly with a cloth or brush. Keep |
air cleaner should be serviced. To service the air | the cooling system (blower housing area) cleaned |
cleaner, refer to the engine manual. | to permit proper air circulation which is essential to |
• The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap | engine performance and life. Make sure to remove |
reset once a season. Spark plug replacement is | all grass, dirt and combustible debris from muffler |
recommended at the start of each mowing season; | area. |
check engine manual for correct plug type and gap |
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specifications. |
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SECTION 8: OFF-SEASON STORAGE
The following steps should be taken to prepare lawn mower for storage.
•Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described in the lubrication instructions.
NOTE: We do not recommend the use of pressure washers or garden hose to clean your unit. They may cause damage to electric components, spindles, pulleys, bearings or the engine. The use of water will result in shortened life and reduce serviceability.
•Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage instructions.
•Coat mower’s cutting blade with chassis grease to prevent rusting.
•Store mower in a dry, clean area. Do not store next to corrosive materials, such as fertilizer.
NOTE: When storing any type of power equipment in an unventilated or metal storage shed, care should be taken to
SECTION 9: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
Trouble |
| Possible Cause(s) |
| Corrective Action |
Engine fails to start | 1. | Blade control handle disengaged. | 1. | Engage blade control handle. |
| 2. | Spark plug wire disconnected. | 2. | Connect wire to spark plug. |
| 3. | Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. | 3. | Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. |
| 4. | Blocked fuel line. | 4. | Clean fuel line. |
| 5. | Faulty spark plug. | 5. | Clean, adjust gap or replace. |
| 6. | Engine flooded. | 6. | Wait a few minutes to restart. 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 fuel line; fill tank with fresh gasoline. |
| 3. | Vent in gas cap plugged. | 3. | Clear vent. |
| 4. | Water or dirt in fuel system. | 4. | Drain fuel tank. Refill with 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. |
Hesitates at high | 1. | Spark plug gap too close. | 1. | Adjust gap to .030”. |
speed |
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Idles poorly | 1. | Spark plug fouled or gap too wide. | 1. | Reset gap to.030” or replace spark plug. |
| 2. | Carburetor improperly adjusted. | 2. | Adjust carburetor. |
| 3. | Dirty air cleaner. | 3. | Clean air cleaner. |
Excessive vibration | 1. | Blade loose or unbalanced. | 1. | Tighten blade and adapter. Balance blade. |
| 2. | Bent cutting blade. | 2. | Replace blade. |
Mower will not mulch | 1. | Wet grass. | 1. | Wait until later to cut. |
grass | 2. | Excessively high grass. | 2. | Mow once at high, then mow again lower. |
| 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. |
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