TROUBLESHOOTING

 

CHART

PROBLEM

 

CAUSE

 

Engine clicks but Weak or dead battery.

will not start

Corroded battery terminals.

 

Loose or damaged wiring.

 

Faulty solenoid or starter.

Loss of power

Cutting

too much grass/too

 

 

fast.

 

 

Throttle

in "CHOKE"

 

 

position.

 

Build-up of grass, leaves

 

 

and trash under mower.

 

i

Dirty air filter.

 

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Low oil level/dirty oil.

 

Faulty spark plug.

 

Dirty fuel filter.

 

Stale or dirty fuel.

 

Waterin

fuel.

 

Spark plug wire loose.

 

Dirty engine air screen/fins.

 

Dirty/clogged muffler.

 

Loose or damaged wiring.

 

Carburetor out of

 

 

adjustment.

 

Engine valves out of

 

 

adjustment.

Excessive

Worn, bent or loose blade.

vibration

 

 

 

 

Bent blade mandrel.

 

Loose/damaged part(s).

Engine continues

Faulty operator-safety

to run

 

presence control system.

 

 

when operator leaves seat

with attachment clutch engaged

CORRECTION

Recharge or replace battery.

Clean battery terminals.

Check all wiring.

Check/replace solenoid or starter.

Set in "Higher Cut" position/ reduce speed.

Adjust throttle control.

Clean underside of mower housing.

Clean/replace air filter.

Check oil level/change oil.

Clean and regap or change spark plug.

Replace fuel filter.

Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline.

Drain fuel tank and carburs tot, refill tank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel filter.

Connect and tighten spark plug wire.

Clean engine air screen/fins.

Clean/replace muffler.

Check all wiring.

See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Service Adjustments section.

Contact an authorized service center/department.

Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.

Replace blade mandrel.

Tighten loose part(s). Replace damaged parts.

Check wiring, switches and connections. If not

corrected, contact an autho rized service center/

department.

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