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| TROUBLE |
| SHOOTING | |
| PROBLEM |
| POSSIBLE FAULT |
| REMEDY | |
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| Engine will not turn over |
| Engine stop lever released. |
| Operate engine stop lever. | |
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| Incorrect oil level. |
| Check oil level. | |
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| Obstruction under deck. |
| Remove obstruction. | |
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| Battery discharge (Code481) |
| Charge battery (Code481) | |
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| Engine smokes |
| Excess oil level. |
| Check oil level. | |
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| Air cleaner cartridge oil |
| Service air cleaner. | |
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| soaked or blocked. |
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| Engine runs then stops |
| Fuel starvation. |
| Fill fuel tank. | |
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| Fuel cap vent blocked. |
| Clean fuel cap vent. | |
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| Engine will not start |
| Engine under load. |
| Raise height of cut. | |
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| Fuel starvation. |
| Fill fuel tank. | |
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| Engine cold. |
| Set throttle to ‘choke’ position. | |
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| Incorrect/contaminated fuel. |
| Drain fuel tank and fill with | |
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| correct fuel. | |
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| Spark plug lead disconnected. |
| Connect spark plug lead. | |
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| Throttle setting incorrect. |
| Set throttle to ‘fast’ position. | |
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| Engine brake not released. |
| Operate engine brake lever. | |
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| Faulty spark plug. |
| Clean and adjust gap or replace. | |
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| Battery discharge (Code481) |
| Charge battery (Code481) | |
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| Wiring fault. |
| Check wiring. | |
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| Engine runs rough |
| Spark plug lead becoming |
| Connect spark plug lead. | |
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| disconnected in use. |
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| Faulty spark plug. |
| Clean and adjust gap or replace. | |
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| Air cleaner blocked. |
| Service air cleaner. | |
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