| TROUBLESHOOTING CHART |
P R O B L E M | C A US E |
1. 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- move s park plug, dry the plug, crank engine with plug removed, and throttle in off pos ition. R eplace s park plug and lead wire and res ume s tarting procedures .
F.Old/stale gas. Drain and rell with fresh gas.
2. | Hard Starting or loss of power. | A. | Spark plug wire loose. |
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| B. | Carburetor improperly adjusted.* |
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| 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.* |
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| B. | Spark plug gap too close.* |
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| C. | Carburetor idle mixture adjustment improperly set.* |
6. | Hard Starting or loss of power. | A. | Adjust carburetor.* |
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| B. | Remove any obstructions from air passages in shrouds. |
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| C. | Clean cooling ns. |
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| D. | Fill crankcase to proper oil level. |
*NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjust- ments listed above, please contact your local Lawn Mower Service Shop.
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