1.32 | FAULT FINDING | 1.32 |
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| Engine will not start. | Engine under load. | Raise height of cut. |
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| Fuel starvation. | Fill fuel tank. |
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| Incorrect / contaminated fuel. | Drain fuel tank and fill with |
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| correct fuel. |
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| Spark plug lead disconnected. | Connect spark plug lead. |
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| Engine brake not released. | Operate engine stop lever. |
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| Faulty spark plug. | Clean and adjust gap or replace. |
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| Engine runs rough. | Spark plug lead becoming | Connect spark plug lead. |
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| disconnected in use. |
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| Faulty spark plug. | Clean and adjust gap or replace. |
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| Air cleaner element blocked. | Replace air cleaner element. |
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| Incorrect / contaminated fuel. | Drain fuel tank and fill with |
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| correct fuel. |
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| Engine vibrates excessively. | Mounting bolts loose. | Tighten bolts. |
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| Cutterbar bolt loose. | Tighten bolt. |
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| Cutterbar out of balance. | Balance cutterbar. |
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| Engine will not turn over | Engine stop lever released | Operate engine stop lever |
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| Incorrect oil level | Check oil level |
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| Obstruction under deck | Remove obstruction |
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| Engine smokes | Excess oil level | Check oil level |
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| Air cleaner cartridge oil | Service air cleaner |
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| soaked or plugged |
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| Engine runs then stops | Fuel starvation | Fill fuel tank |
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| Fuel cap vent blocked | Clean fuel cap vent |
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