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The engine will not idle. | 1. | Replace the spark plug. | |
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| 2. | Clean the air filter. | |
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| 3. | Adjust the carburetor. | |
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| 4. | Adjust the throttle control. | |
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| 5. | Drain the fuel tank. Clean the fuel line. Replace the fuel filter. | |
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A hot engine causes a decrease in power. | 1. | Clean the air screen. | |
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| 2. | Check the oil. | |
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| 3. | Adjust the carburetor. | |
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| 4. | Replace the fuel filter. | |
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Excessive vibration. | 1. | Replace the blade. | |
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| 2. | Check for loose engine bolts. | |
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| 3. | Decrease the air pressure in the tires. | |
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| 4. | Adjust the carburetor. | |
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| 5. | Check for a damaged belt or damaged pulley. Replace the damaged | |
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The grass does not discharge correctly. | 1. | Stop the engine. Clean the mower housing. | |
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| 2. | Raise the height of cut. | |
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| 3. | Replace or sharpen the blade(s). | |
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| 4. | Move the shift lever to a lower speed. | |
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| 5. | Move the throttle control to the FAST position. | |
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| 6. | Replace the spring for the blade idler. | |
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| 7. | Clean the extension tube and the connector tube (applies only to | |
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| model with rear discharge grass bag). | |
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The mower housing does not cut level. | 1. | Check the air pressure in the tires. | |
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| 2. | Adjust the level of the mower housing. | |
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| 3. | Check the front axle. If the front axle does not freely pivot, loosen | |
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The mower blades will not rotate. | 1. | Check the mower drive belt. Make sure the belt is installed correctly. | |
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| 2. | Replace the mower drive belt. | |
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The unit will not move when the clutch is | 1. | Check the motion drive belt. Make sure the belt is installed correctly. | |
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2. | Adjust the clutch. | ||
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| 3. | Replace the motion drive belt. | |
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The unit moves slower or stops when the | 1. | Adjust the clutch. | |
clutch is engaged. |
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2. | Replace the motion drive belt. | ||
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