White Outdoor 606 Engine fails to PTO engaged, Position, Place throttle lever to Fast position

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Trouble

Shooting

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Problem		Cause		Remedy
Engine fails to	1.	PTO engaged.	1.	Place PTO knob (or lever) in disengaged
start				(OFF) position.
	2.	Spark plug wire(s) disconnected.	2.	Connect wire(s) to spark plug(s).
	3.	Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.	3.	Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.
	4.	Choke not activated.	4.	Pull out the CHOKE control (if equipped)
				or place the throttle control in CHOKE
				position.
	5.	Faulty spark plug.	5.	Clean, adjust gap, or replace.
	6.	Blocked fuel line.	6.	Clean fuel line or replace fuel filter, if
				equipped.
	7.	Engine flooded.	7.	Crank engine with throttle in FAST position.
	8.	Parking brake not engaged.	8.	Engage parking brake.
	9.	Throttle control lever not in correct starting	9.	Place throttle lever to FAST position.
		position.
Engine runs	1.	Unit running with CHOKE applied.	1.	Push CHOKE control (if equipped) in, or
erratic				move the throttle control out of the CHOKE
				position.
	2.	Spark plug wire(s) loose.	2.	Connect and tighten spark plug wire(s).
	3.	Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.	3.	Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean, fresh
				(less than 30 days old) gasoline. Replace
				fuel filter, if so equipped.
	4.	Vent in gas cap plugged.	4.	Clear vent or replace if damaged.
	5.	Water or dirt in fuel system.	5.	Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel.
	6.	Dirty air cleaner.	6.	Replace air cleaner cartridge/element or
				clean pre-cleaner, if so equipped.
Engine overheats	1.	Engine oil level low.	1.	Fill crankcase with proper oil.
	2.	Air flow restricted.	2.	Clean grass clippings and debris from
				around the engine’s cooling fins and blower
				housing.
Engine hesitates	1.	Spark plug(s) gap too close.	1.	Remove spark plug(s) and reset the gap.
at high RPM
Idles poorly	1.	Spark plug(s) fouled, faulty, or gap too	1.	Replace spark plug(s). Set plug(s) gap.
		wide.
	2.	Dirty air cleaner.	2.	Replace air cleaner cartridge/element or
				clean pre-cleaner, if so equipped.
Excessive	1.	Cutting blade loose or unbalanced.	1.	Tighten blade and spindle. Balance blade.
Vibration	2.	Damaged or bent cutting blade.	2.	Replace blade.
Mower will not	1.	Engine speed too low.	1.	Place throttle in FAST (rabbit) position.
mulch grass (If	2.	Wet grass.	2.	Do not mow when grass is wet; wait until
Equipped)
				later to cut.
	3.	Excessively high grass.	3.	Mow once at a high cutting height, then
				mow again at desired height or make a
				narrower cutting path.
	4.	Dull blade.	4.	Sharpen or replace blade.
Uneven cut	1.	Deck not balanced properly.	1.	Perform side-to-side deck adjustment.
	2.	Dull blade.	2.	Sharpen or replace blade.
	3.	Uneven tire pressure.	3.	Check tire pressure in all four tires.

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