Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Important: It is essential that all operator safety mechanisms be connected and in proper operating condition prior to mower use.
When a problem occurs, Do Not overlook the simple causes. For example: starting problems could be caused by an empty fuel tank.
The following table lists some of the common causes of trouble. If a problem continues, contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
Problem |
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Engine will not start, starts hard, or fails to | 1. | Fuel tank is empty. | 1. | Fill the fuel tank. |
keep running. | 2. | Fuel shutoff valve is closed. | 2. | Open the fuel shutoff valve. |
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| 3. | The throttle lever is not in the correct | 3. | Move the throttle lever to the Choke |
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| position. |
| position. |
| 4. | Dirt, water, or stale fuel is in the fuel | 4. | Contact an Authorized Service Dealer. |
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| 5. | Faulty spark plug. | 5. | Clean, adjust or replace spark plug. |
| 6. | Spark plug wire is not connected. | 6. | Check the spark plug wire connection. |
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Engine loses power. | 1. | Air cleaner is dirty. | 1. | Clean or replace the air cleaner element. |
| 2. | Oil level in the crankcase is low. | 2. | Add oil to the crankcase. |
| 3. | Vent hole in the fuel cap is plugged. | 3. | Clean or replace the fuel cap. |
| 4. | Dirt in fuel filter. | 4. | Replace the fuel filter. |
| 5. | Dirt, water, or stale fuel is in the fuel | 5. | Contact an Authorized Service Dealer. |
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| 6. | The underside of the lawn mower deck | 6. | Clean the underside of the lawn mower |
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| contains clippings and debris |
| deck. |
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Engine runs rough. | 1. | The wire is not connected to the spark | 1. | Connect the wire to the spark plug. |
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| plug. |
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| 2. | Faulty spark plug. | 2. | Clean, adjust or replace spark plug. |
| 3. | The throttle lever is not in the Fast | 3. | Move the throttle lever to the Fast |
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| position. |
| position. |
| 4. | The air filter element is dirty and is | 4. | Clean the air filter |
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| restricting the air flow. |
| replace the paper air filter. |
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Lawn mower or engine vibrates excessively. | 1. | The blade is bent or is out of balance. | 1. | Balance the blade. If the blade is bent, |
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| replace it. |
| 2. | The blade mounting bolt is loose. | 2. | Tighten the blade mounting bolt. |
| 3. | The underside of the lawn mower deck | 3. | Clean the underside of the lawn mower |
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| contains clippings and debris. |
| deck. |
| 4. | The engine mounting bolts are loose. | 4. | Tighten the engine mounting bolts. |
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Uneven cutting pattern. | 1. | All four wheels are not at the same height. | 1. | Place all four wheels at the same height. |
| 2. | The blade is dull. | 2. | Sharpen and balance the blade. |
| 3. | Mowing in the same pattern repeatedly. | 3. | Change the mowing pattern. |
| 4. | The underside of the lawn mower deck | 4. | Clean the underside of the lawn mower |
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| contains clippings and debris. |
| deck. |
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Discharge chute plugs | 1. | The throttle lever is not in the Fast | 1. | Move the throttle lever to the Fast |
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| position. |
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| 2. | The cutting height is too low. | 2. | Raise the cutting height. |
| 3. | Mowing too fast. | 3. | Slow down. |
| 4. | The grass is wet. | 4. | Allow the grass to dry before mowing. |
| 5. | The underside of the lawn mower deck | 5. | Clean the underside of the lawn mower |
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| contains clippings and debris. |
| deck. |
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