TROUBLE |
| SHOOTING |
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PROBLEM |
| POSSIBLE FAULT |
| REMEDY |
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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 blocked. |
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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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| Fuel tap closed. |
| Open fuel tap (if fitted). |
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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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| Engine cold. |
| Set throttle to ‘choke’ position. |
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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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| Throttle setting incorrect. |
| Set throttle to ‘start’ position. |
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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 blocked. |
| Service air cleaner. |
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| Incorrect/contaminated fuel. |
| Drain tank and fill with correct fuel. |
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