TROUBLE SHOOTING
PROBLEM | POSSIBLE FAULT | REMEDY |
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Engine will not turn over | Engine stop lever released | Operate the engine stop lever |
| Incorrect oil level | Check oil level |
| Obstruction under deck | Remove obstruction |
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Engine smokes | Excess oil level | Check oil level |
| Air cleaner plugged | Service air cleaner |
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Engine runs then stops | Fuel starvation | Fill fuel tank |
| Fuel cap vent blocked | Clean fuel cap vent |
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Engine will not start | Engine under load | Raise height of cut |
| Fuel starvation | Fill fuel tank |
| Incorrect/contaminated fuel | Drain fuel tank and fill with |
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| correct fuel |
| Spark plug lead disconnected | Connect spark plug lead |
| Engine cold | Set throttle to ‘choke’ position |
| Engine brake not released | Operate engine stop lever. |
| Faulty spark plug | Clean and adjust gap or replace |
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Engine runs rough | Spark plug lead becoming | Connect spark plug lead |
| disconnected in use |
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| Faulty spark plug | Clean and adjust gap or replace |
| Air cleaner blocked | Service air cleaner |
| Incorrect/contaminated fuel | Drain fuel tank and fill with |
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| correct fuel |
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