troubleshooting guide
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Engine will not start. | • | Blade switch is engaged. |
| • Steering controls are not locked in the neutral | |
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| • Parking brake is not activated. | |
| • | Battery is dead. |
| • Contamination in the carburetor or fuel line. | |
| • Fuel supply is closed. | |
| • Clogged fuel filter or fuel line. | |
| • | Faulty ignition system. |
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Starter does not turn the engine over. | • | Dead battery. |
| • Poor contacts on the battery terminal cable | |
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| connections. |
| • | Fuse blown. |
| • | Ignition system faulty. |
| • Fault in the starter safety circuit. See Safety | |
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| System in the Maintenance section |
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Engine runs rough. | • | Faulty carburetor. |
| • Clogged fuel filter or jet. | |
| • Clogged ventilation valve on the fuel cap. | |
| • Fuel tank nearly empty. | |
| • | Fouled spark plug. |
| • Spark plug is loose. | |
| • Rich fuel mixture or | |
| • | Wrong fuel type. |
| • Water in the fuel. | |
| • | Clogged air filter. |
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Engine seems weak. | • | Clogged air filter. |
| • | Fouled spark plugs. |
| • | Carburetor incorrectly adjusted. |
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