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For repairs beyond

the minor adjust-

ments listed here,

contact an authorized

service dealer.

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Trouble Shooting

CauseProblem Remedy

Engine fails to start 1. Blade contro l handle disengaged.
2. Spark plug wire d isconnected.
3. Fuel tank empty or s tale fuel.
4. Engine not primed .
5. Faulty spark plu g.
6. Blocked fuel li ne.
7. Engine floodi ng.
1. Engage blade co ntrol handle.
2. Connect wire to s park plug.
3. Fill tank with c lean, fresh gasoline.
4. Refer to engine manu al.
5. Clean, adjust ga p, or replace.
6. Clean fuel line.
7. Wait a few minutes to restar t, but do not prime.
Engine runs erratic 1. Connect and t ighten spark
plug wire.
2. Clean fuel line ; fill tank with clean, fresh
gasoline.
3. Clear vent.
4. Drain fuel tank a nd carburetor. Refill with fresh
fuel.
5. Refer to engine manu al.
6. Refer to engine manu al.
1. Spark plug wire l oose.
2. Blocked fuel li ne or stale fuel.
3. Gas cap vent plugg ed.
4. Water or dirt in fuel syste m.
5. Dirty air c leaner.
6. Carburetor out of adj ustment.
Engine overheats 1. Fill crankcase w ith proper oil.
2. Refer to the engine m anual packed with your
unit.
3. Remove blower housing a nd clean.
4. Refer to engine manu al.
1. Engine oil level low.
2. Dirty air f ilter.
3. Air flow restric ted.
4. Carburetor not adju sted properly.
Occasional skip (hesitates)
at high speed
1. Adjust gap to .03 0”. Refer to engine manual.
2. Refer to engine manu al.
1. Spark plug gap to o close.
2. Carburetor idle m ixture adjustment
improperly set.
Idles poorly 1. Reset gap to .030 ” or replace spark plug.
Refer to engine manual.
2. Refer to engine manu al.
3. Refer to engine manu al.
1. Spark plug foule d, faulty or gap too
wide.
2. Carburetor impro perly adjusted.
3. Dirty air c leaner.
1. Cutting Bl ade loose or unbalanced.
2. Bent cutti ng blade.
1. Tighten blade an d adapter. Balance blade
2. Replace blad e.
Excessive vibration
1. Wheels not posi tioned correctly.
2. Dull blade.
Uneven cut 1. Place all four wheel s in same height position.
2. Sharpen or repl ace blade.
1. Wet grass.
2. Excessive hig h grass.
3. Dull blade.
1. Do not mow when gras s is wet;
wait until later to cut.
2. Mow once at a high c utting height, then mow
again at desired height or make a narrower
cutting path.
3. Sharpen or repl ace blade.
Mower will not mulch
grass
1. Belt not insta lled properly.
2. Debris clog ging drive operation.
1. Checking bel t for proper pulley installation and
movement.
2. Clean out debr is.
Wheels will not propel