TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
Trouble Shooting Guide
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The engine will not start. | • | Dirty air filter. | ||
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| • | Out of fuel. | |
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| • | Stale fuel. | |
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| • | Water in fuel. | |
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| • Spark plug wire is disconnected. | ||
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| • | Bad spark plug. | |
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| • Loose blade or broken blade adapter. | ||
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| • Control bar in released position. | ||
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| • | Control bar defective. | |
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| • Fuel valve lever (if equipped) in OFF position. | ||
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Loss of Power | • | Rear of lawn mower housing or cutting blade | ||
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| dragging in heavy grass. | |
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| • Cutting too much grass. | ||
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| • | Dirty air filter. | |
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| • Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower. | ||
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| • Too much oil in engine. | ||
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| • Walking speed too fast. | ||
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Poor cut - uneven | • | Worn, bent, or loose blade. | ||
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| • | Wheel heights uneven. | |
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| • Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower. | ||
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Excessive vibration | • | Worn, bent or loose blade. | ||
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| • | Bent engine crankshaft. | |
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Starter rope hard to pull | • | Engine flywheel brake is on when control bar is | ||
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| released. | |
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| • | Bent engine crankshaft | |
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| • | Blade adapter broken. | |
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| • Blade dragging in grass. | ||
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