Troubleshooting

PROBLEM

 

 

 

PROBABLE CAUSE

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Engine Will Not Start

1. Fuel tank empty.

 

 

1.

Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel.

Using Recoil Starter

2. Spark plug wire disconnected.

2.

Place spark plug wire onto spark plug.

Engine Stalls or Stops

1. Blade control is released or is not being held

1.

Blade control should be held securely against

After Running

securely against handle.

 

handle at all times during operation of mower.

 

2.

Fuel tank empty.

 

 

2.

Fill with fuel to proper level.

 

3.

Engine air pre-cleaner and or air cleaner dirty.

3.

Clean free of all debris.

 

4.

Spark plug defective or gap set improperly.

4.

Service spark plug.

Engine Loses Power

5.

Water, debris or stale fuel in fuel system.

5.

Drain and clean fuel system.

1. Engine air pre-cleaner or air cleaner dirty.

1.

Clean or replace filters.

 

2.

Spark plug faulty.

 

 

2.

Service spark plug.

 

3.

Water, debris or stale fuel in fuel system.

3.

Drain and clean fuel system.

Excessive Vibration

1. Damaged, out of balance or bent mower

1.

Service mower blade.

 

blade.

 

 

 

 

2.

Service and tighten loose parts.

 

2.

Loose blade components.

 

 

3.

Loose or missing air lift (if equipped).

3.

Replace air lifts. Tighten to proper torque.

 

4.

Lumpy or frayed belt.

 

4.

Replace belt.

Mower Will Not Move

1. Build-up of debris on or around wheel drive

1.

Clean debris.

Loss Of Traction

components.

Reproduction

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Driven disc slipping.

 

2.

Clean r replace driven disc.

 

3.

Drive belt requires replacement.

3.

Replace drive belt.

 

4.

Damaged transmission.

 

4.

C n act auth rized dealer.

Cutting Grass Improperly

1. Engine

 

Not

1.

Adjust cutting height.

1. Cutting height too low or high.

 

2.

Engine speed

sl w.

 

2.

Move engine speed control to ‘Fast’ position.

 

3.

Forward ground speed t

fast.

3.

Move ground speed control to a slower speed.

 

4.

Terraced cut, side to side.

 

4.

Adjust height of cut with height adjust levers.

 

5.

Excessive deck pitch, front to rear.

5.

Adjust height of cut with height adjust levers.

 

6.

Cutting blade dull or damaged.

6.

Sharpen cutting edges or replace blade.

Poor Grass Discharge

2.

 

speed too fast.

 

1.

Move engine speed control to ‘Fast’ position.

 

Forward speed too fast.

 

2.

Move ground speed control to a slower speed.

 

3.

Grass is wet.

 

 

3.

Mow when grass is dry.

 

4.

Excessively worn or damaged blade.

4.

Service mower blade.

 

5.

Build up of grass clippings and debris under

5.

Clean deck.

 

deck.

 

 

 

deck.

6.

Install proper blade.

 

6.

Improper blade installed

 

7.

Blade installed improperly on deck.

7.

Install blade properly.

Oil Leaking

1. Leaking engine case.

 

1.

Contact authorized dealer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Check and tighten drain plug.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Make sure dip stick or oil filler cap is securely

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

in place.

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