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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART1. Engine fails to start. A. Check fuel tank for gas.
B. Spark plug lead wire disconnected.
C. Throttle control lever not in starting position.
D. Check spark plug.*
E. Carburetor improperly adjusted. Engine ooded. Re-
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F. Old/stale gas. Drain and rell with fresh gas.
2. Hard Starting or loss of power. A. Spark plug wire loose.
B. Carburetor improperly adjusted.*
C. Dirty air cleaner.*
3. Operation erratic. A. Dirt in gas tank. Drain, clean and rell.
B. Dirty air cleaner.*
C. Water in fuel supply. Drain and rell.
D. Vent in gas cap and/or carburetor plugged. Clear vent.
E. Carburetor improperly adjusted.*
4. Hard Starting or loss of power. A. Spark plug fouled, faulty or gap too wide.*
B. Carburetor improperly adjusted.*
C. Dirty air cleaner.*
5. Idles poorly. A. Carburetor idle speed too slow.*
B. Spark plug gap too close.*
C. Carburetor idle mixture adjustment improperly set.*
6. Hard Starting or loss of power. A. Adjust carburetor.*
B. Remove any obstructions from air passages in shrouds.
C. Clean cooling ns.
D. Fill crankcase to proper oil level.
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* NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjust-
ments listed above, please contact your local
Lawn Mower Service Shop.