Troubleshooting ENGINE
Doesn’t Start
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The key must be
ON.
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Blade control must be
OFF.
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Transmission must NOT be in
REVERSE.
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Fuel tank should be full of fresh fuel (page 28).
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Fuel filter should be clean and free of obstructions (page 29).
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Both fuel valves should be on (page 10).
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Throttle should be in
CHOKE
for cold engine,
FAST
for warm engine.
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Spark plug connector should be firmly attached to the spark plug.
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Spark plug should be correctly gapped and be free of deposits (page 32).
Low Power
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Air cleaner elements should be clean (page 27).
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Spark plug should be correctly gapped and be free of deposits (page 32).
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Mower deck should be free of grass accumulation.
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Tall grass should be cut at lower speeds and/or higher cutting heights.
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Incorrect carburetor or linkage adjustment (page 34).
MOWER
Doesn’t Move
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Forward speed controls must be out of
NEUTRAL.
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Parking brake must be released
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The drive belts must be in good condition (page 43).
Pulls To One Side
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Tires should be correctly inflated (page 36).
. . The control linkages must be correctly adjusted (page 35).
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The drive belts must be in good condition (page 43).
Vibrates
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Blades should be in good condition (page 38).
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The deck must be free of any accumulation of clippings.
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Deck and blade belts should be in good condition and at correct tension
(page 40 & page 42).
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