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Engine does not start | 1. No gas. | 19 | |
| 2. | Throttle lever is in “STOP” position. | 31 |
| 3. | Spark plug cord incorrectly attached or | 49 |
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| disconnected. |
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| 4. | Spark plug defective or incorrect gap. | 49 |
| 5. | Engine flooded. | 35 |
| 6. | The blade brake lever is not firmly held | 31 |
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| against the handle (models fitted). |
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Starting difficult or loss of | 1. Impurities in fuel tank and/or fuel filter. | - | |
power |
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| 2. | Air cleaner dirty. | 45 |
| 3. | Water in gas tank and in carburetor. | - |
| 4. | Fuel tank filler cap vent and/or carburetor | - |
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| obstructed. |
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Uneven running | 1. Spark plug defective or incorrect gap. | 49 | |
| 2. | Air cleaner dirty. | 45 |
Engine overheats | 1. Spark plug gap incorrect. | 49 | |
| 2. | Air cleaner dirty. | 45 |
| 3. | Engine cooling fins clogged. | - |
| 4. | Oil level too low. | 26 |
| 5. | Starter pulley clogged by grass cuttings, etc.. | - |
Mower vibrates excessively | 1. Blade or engine bolts slack. | 61 | |
| 2. | Blade unbalanced. | 63 |
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