TROUBLESHOOTING

ProblemProbable CauseCorrection

 

 

 

 

Fuel tank empty.

Fill fuel tank with fuel. See Fuel Tank on page 13.

 

 

 

 

Throttle is in STOP

Move throttle control lever to desired position.

 

position.

Use FAST to start a warm engine; use FULL

 

 

CHOKE to start a cold engine.

Engine will not

 

 

Buildup of dirt and

Clean around govenor/carburetor.

start.

residue around

 

 

govenor/carburetor.

 

 

 

 

 

Interlock switch is not

Ensure collection bag is properly installed. See

 

engaged.

Collection Bag on page 12 and Interlock Switch

 

 

on page 13. See Dealer for repair.

 

 

 

 

Collection bag is full.

Shut off engine and empty bag. See Collection

Vacuum fails to

 

Bag on page 12.

 

 

Clog in vacuum inlet.

Shut off engine and check for clog in discharge

pick up debris.

 

 

chute or vacuum inlet. See Clearing Clogs on

 

 

page 14.

 

 

 

 

Polluted fuel supply.

Replace with clean fuel. See Fuel Tank on

Engine runs

 

page 13.

 

 

Interlock switch is not

Ensure collection bag is properly installed. See

briefly and stops.

 

engaged.

Collection Bag on page 12 and Interlock Switch

 

 

on page 13. See Dealer for repair.

 

 

 

 

Drive control bar is not

Engage the drive control bar. See Drive Control

Vacuum will not

engaged.

Bar / Handlebar Adjustment Bar on page 12.

 

 

Drive belt is worn or

Replace belt. See Replacing Drive Belt on

self-propel (if

broken.

page 15.

equipped).

 

 

 

Drive belt cable is out of

Adjust cable. See Adjusting Drive Belt Tension on

 

adjustment or broken.

page 14.

 

 

 

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