Section 5: Maintenance
WARNING Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the unit, shut off engine, wait for all parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove ignition key on electric start models. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage.
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guidelines only. It does not provide com- |
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plete service information. Complete service |
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is available from your local White Outdoor |
| turnnotdoesEngineover. |
| butoverturnsEnginewill not start. |
| afteronlystartsEnginerepeated tries. |
| roughly.runsEngine |
| fewainstallsEngineseconds. |
| unitbutrunsEnginedoes not move. |
| alwaysdriveWheelengaged. |
| whenstallsEnginehot. |
| overheats.Engine |
| shutnotdoesEngineoff. |
| inoperative.driveBlade |
| alwaysdriveBladeengaged. |
| chargingnotBattery(if applicable). |
| performance.mowingPoor |
| stopnotdoesBladewhen Operator isControlPresencereleased. |
| vibration.Excessive |
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Dealer. Before performing any of the cor- |
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rections in this table, refer to the appropri- |
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ate information contained in this Manual or |
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the Engine Owner’s Manual for the correct |
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safety precautions and operating or mainte- |
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nance procedures. |
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| Troubleshooting Chart |
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Engine malfunction (refer to engine manual). |
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Improperly adjusted drive linkage. |
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Dirty engine cooling fins or flywheel screen. |
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Faulty ignition. |
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Faulty spark plug. |
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Empty fuel tank. |
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Battery or charging malfunction (if applicable). |
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Improperly adjusted or dirty carburetor. |
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Improper oil level. |
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Dirty air cleaner element. |
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Improperly adjusted choke (if applicable). |
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Transmission malfunction. |
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Improperly adjusted drive linkage. |
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Broken, loose or worn belt(s). |
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Dull blade(s). |
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Throttle control out of adjustment. |
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Blade/brake system out of adjustment. |
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Blade(s) out of balance. |
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Loose hardware. |
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