PROBLEM | POSSIBLE FAULT | REMEDY |
Engine will not turn over | Engine stop lever released | Operate 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 cartridge oil | Service air cleaner |
| soaked or plugged |
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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 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 element blocked. | Replace air cleaner element. |
| Incorrect / contaminated fuel. | Drain fuel tank and fill with |
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| correct fuel. |
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