SECTION 8: TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem |
| Cause |
Engine fails to start | 1. | Blade control handle disengaged. |
| 2. | Spark plug wire disconnected. |
| 3. | Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. |
| 4. | Blocked fuel line. |
| 5. | Faulty spark plug. |
| 6. | Engine flooded |
Engine runs erratic | 1. | Spark plug wire loose. |
| 2. | Blocked fuel line or stale fuel. |
| 3. | Vent in gas plugged. |
| 4. | Water or dirt in fuel system. |
| 5. | Dirty air cleaner. |
| 6. | Carburetor out of adjustment. |
Engine overheats | 1. | Engine oil level low. |
| 2. | Air flow restricted. |
| 3. | Carburetor not adjusted properly. |
Idles poorly | 1. | Spark plug fouled, faulty or gap too |
|
| wide. |
| 2. | Carburetor improperly adjusted. |
| 3. | Dirty air cleaner. |
Excessive vibration | 1. | Cutting blade loose or unbalanced. |
2.Bent cutting blade.
Mower will not mulch grass 1. Wet grass.
| 2. | Excessively high grass. |
| 3. | Dull blade. |
Uneven cut | 1. | Wheels not positioned correctly. |
| 2. | Dull blade. |
Remedy
1.Engage blade control handle.
2.Connect wire to spark plug.
3.Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.
4.Clean fuel line.
5.Clean, adjust gap, or replace.
6.Wait a few minutes to restart, but do not prime.
1.Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
2.Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline
3.Clear vent.
4.Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel.
5.Clean air cleaner.
6.Adjust carburetor.
1.Fill crankcase with proper oil.
2.Remove blower housing and clean.
3.Adjust carburetor.
1.Reset gap to .030” or replace spark plug.
2.Adjust carburetor.
3.Clean air cleaner.
1.Tighten blade and adapter. Balance blade.
2.Replace blade.
1.Do not mow when grass is wet; 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.Sharpen or replace blade.
1.Place all four wheels in same height position.
2.Sharpen or replace blade.
NOTE:For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, contact your nearest authorized service dealer.
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