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The engine will not start. | 1. | Follow the steps, “Start the Engine” in this book. | |
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| 2. | Clean the battery terminals. Tighten the cables. | |
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| 3. | Check for a loose wire. Tighten the limit switches. (See the wiring | |
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| 4. | Drain the fuel tank. Clean the fuel line. Replace the fuel filter. | |
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| 5. | Remove the spark plug(s). Move the throttle to the SLOW position. | |
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| Turn the ignition key to the ON position. Try to start the engine | |
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| several times. Install the spark plug. | |
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| 6. | Replace the spark plug. | |
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| 7. | Adjust the carburetor. | |
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The engine will not turn over. | 1. | Follow the steps, “To Start the Engine” in this book. | |
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| 2. | Charge the battery. | |
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| 3. | Replace the fuse. | |
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| 4. | Check the wiring harness for damage or a loose connection. Repair | |
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| the damaged wire. | |
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| 5. | Replace the solenoid. | |
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The engine is difficult to start. | 1. | Adjust the carburetor. | |
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| 2. | Replace the spark plug. | |
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| 3. | Replace the fuel filter. | |
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The engine does not run smooth or has a | 1. | Check the oil. | |
loss of power. |
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2. | Clean the air filter. | ||
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| 3. | Clean the air screen. | |
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| 4. | Replace the spark plug. | |
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| 5. | The engine is working too hard. Use a lower gear. | |
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| 6. | Adjust the carburetor. | |
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| 7. | Replace the fuel filter. | |
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The engine does not run smooth at fast speed. | 1 | Replace the spark plug. | |
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| 2. | Adjust the throttle control. | |
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| 3. | Clean the air filter. | |
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| 4. | Replace the fuel filter. | |
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The engine stops when the blades are | 1. | Check the wiring harness for damage or a loose connection. Repair | |
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| the damaged wire. | |
| 2. | Grass bag must be installed (applies only to model with rear | |
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| discharge grass bag). | |
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On slopes, the engine stops. | 1. | Mow up and down slopes. Never mow across a slope. | |
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