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For repairs beyond
the minor adjustments
listed here, contact
an authorized service
dealer.
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Trouble
Shooting
Cause
Problem Remedy
Engine fails to start
Engine runs erratic 1. Conn ect and tighten spark plug wire.
2. Clean f uel line; fill tank with clean,
fresh gasoline.
3. Clear vent .
4. Drai n fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel.
5. Refer to en gine manual.
6. Refer to en gine manual.
1. Spar k plug wire loose.
2. Blo cked fuel line or stale fuel.
3. Vent in gas ca p plugged.
4. Water or dir t in fuel system.
5. Dir ty air cleaner.
6. Carbu retor out of adjustment.
Engine overheats 1. Fill crankcase w ith proper oil.
2. Remove bl ower housing and clean.
3. Refer to en gine manual.
1. Engin e oil level low.
2. Air flow r estricted.
3. Carbu retor not adjusted properly.
Occasional skips
(hesitates) at high speed
1. Adjus t gap to .030-inch.
2. Refer to en gine manual.
1. Spar k plug gap too close.
2. Carbu retor idle mixture adjustment
improperly set.
Idles poorly 1. Reset g ap to .030-inch or replace
spark plug.
2. Refer to en gine manual.
3. Refer to en gine manual.
1. Spar k plug fouled, faulty or gap too wide.
2. Carbu retor improperly adjusted.
3. Dir ty air cleaner.
Mower will not mulch grass 1. Do not m ow when grass is wet; wait
until later to cut.
2. Mow on ce at a high cutting height,
then mow again at desired height or
make a narrower cutting path.
3. Shar pen or replace blade.
1. Wet grass .
2. Exce ssively high grass.
3. Dull b lade.
Uneven cut 1. Place all four wheels in same
height position.
2. Shar pen or replace blade.
1. Whee ls not positioned correctly.
2. Dull b lade.
Excessive Vibration 1. Cut ting blade loose or unbalanced.
2. Bent c utting blade.
1. Tig hten blade and adapter. Balance
blade.
2. See an au thorized service dealer.
NOTE: Specifications are
subject to change without
notification or obligation.
Images my not reflect your
exact model and are for
reference purposes only.
1. Blad e control disengaged.
2. Spar k plug wire disconnected.
3. Fuel tank e mpty or stale fuel.
4. Engin e not primed (if equipped with
primer).
5. Fault y spark plug.
6. Blo cked fuel line.
7. Engin e flooded.
8. Fuel valve ( if equipped) closed.
9. Engin e not choked (if equipped w/c hoke).
1. Engag e blade control.
2. Conn ect wire to spark plug.
3. Fill t ank with clean, fresh gasoline.
4. Prime en gine as instructed in “Operat-
ing Your Lawn Mower”.
5. Clean , adjust gap, or replace.
6. Clean f uel line.
7. Wait a few minu tes to restart, but do
not prime.
8. Ope n fuel valve. See engine manual.
9. Choke en gine. See engine manual.