White Outdoor 83M warranty Trouble Shooting, Problem Cause Remedy

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Trouble

Shooting

For repairs beyond the minor adjust- ments listed here, contact an authorized service dealer.

Problem

 

Cause

 

Remedy

 

 

 

 

 

Engine fails to start

1.

Blade control disengaged.

1.

Engage blade control.

 

2.

Spark plug boot disconnected.

2.

Connect boot to spark plug.

 

3.

Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.

3.

Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.

 

4.

CHOKE not activated.

4.

Choke engine as instructed in

 

 

 

 

“Operating Your Lawn Mower”.

 

5.

Faulty spark plug.

5.

Clean, adjust gap, or replace.

 

6.

Blocked fuel line.

6.

Clean fuel line.

 

7.

Engine flooded.

7.

Wait a few minutes to restart.

 

 

 

 

 

Engine runs erratic

1.

Spark plug boot loose.

1.

Connect and tighten spark plug

 

 

 

 

boot.

 

2.

Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.

2.

Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean,

 

 

 

 

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.

Refer to engine maintenance

 

 

 

 

section.

 

6. Unit running with CHOKE applied.

6.

Push CHOKE knob in.

 

 

 

 

 

Engine overheats

1.

Engine oil level low.

1.

Fill crankcase with proper oil.

 

2.

Air flow restricted.

2.

Remove blower housing

 

 

 

 

and clean.

 

 

 

 

 

Occasional skips

1.

Spark plug gap too close.

1.

Adjust gap to .030”.

(hesitates) at

 

 

 

 

high speed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Idles poorly

1.

Spark plug fouled, faulty or gap

1.

Reset gap to .030” or replace

 

 

too wide.

 

spark plug.

 

2.

Dirty air cleaner.

2.

Refer to engine maintenance

 

 

 

 

section.

 

 

 

 

 

Excessive

1.

Cutting blade loose or unbalanced.

1.

Tighten blade and adapter.

Vibration

 

 

 

Balance blade.

 

2.

Bent cutting blade.

2.

See an authorized service dealer.

 

 

 

 

 

Mower will not

1.

Wet grass.

1.

Do not mow when grass is wet;

mulch grass

2.

Excessively high grass.

 

wait until later to cut.

 

2.

Mow once at a high cutting height,

 

 

 

 

then mow again at desired height

 

 

 

 

or make a narrower cutting path.

 

3.

Dull blade.

3.

Sharpen or replace blade.

 

 

 

 

 

Uneven cut

1.

Dull blade.

1.

Sharpen or replace blade.

 

 

 

 

 

Mower will not

1.

Belt not installed properly.

1.

Check belt for proper pulley

self propel

 

 

 

installation and movement.

 

2.

Debris clogging drive operation.

2.

Stop engine, disconnect spark plug

 

 

 

 

boot and clean out debris.

 

3.

Damaged or worn belt.

3.

Inspect and replace belt.

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents 01/26/2006 Inch Self-Propelled Rotary Mower Model 83MMTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, Ohio Customer Support Table of ContentsFinding and Recording Model Number Slope Gauge This power machine to persons who read, understand Safe Operation PracticesSlope Operation Seated properly in the handle Remove hand knobs from handle mountingBrackets Rope guide, FigureCutting Height Setup AdjustmentAdjustments Drive ControlKnow Your Lawn Mower Operating Your Lawn Mower Maintaining Your Lawn Mower Blade Care Belt CareOff-Season Storage Page Trouble Shooting Problem Cause RemedySafety Labels Safety Labels Found On Your Lawn MowerCm below lowest portion of neck to allow for fuel expansion Do not choke carburetor to stop engineGrass, brush, etc., can catch fire Safety Label LocationInternational Symbols and Meanings Pre-Operation Check Operating Your EngineKnow Your Engine Starting The Engine Check Oil LevelCheck Fuel Level Stopping The EngineOil Change Oil ServiceMaintaining Your Running engine until fuel tank is emptyAir Cleaner Kit Part Number Air Cleaner ServiceSpark Plug Service Maintaining Your EngineRemoving From Storage Clean EngineStorage Spark Plug Part NumberPage Shown for reference Reference Parts List 1210 735-04059 Rubber Grommet Drive Control AssemblyDrive Control Cable Upper Engine PulleyEngine 1P70 Illustrated Parts List Fuel TankMANUFACTURER’S Warranty Coverage Carburetor and internal parts Dealer MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, Ohio 44136-0019 Phone

83M specifications

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