Troubleshooting - Electrolux SP185H42LT Operator's Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
PROBLEM CAUSE
Will not start 1. Out of fuel.
2. Engine not "CHOKED"
3. Engine fl ooded.
4. Bad spark plug.
5. Dirty air fi lter.
6. Dirty fuel fi lter.
7. Water in fuel.
8. Loose or damaged wiring.
9. Carburetor out of adjustment. 9. See "To Adjust Carburetor"
10. Engine valves out of
Hard to start 1. Dirty air fi lter.
2. Bad spark plug.
3. Weak or dead battery.
4. Dirty fuel fi lter.
5. Stale or dirty fuel.
6. Loose or damaged wiring.
7. Carburetor out of adjustment. 7. See "To Adjust Car bu re tor"
8. Engine valves out of
Engine will not 1. Brake pedal not depressed.
turn over 2. At tach ment clutch is engaged. 2. Disengage attachment clutch.
3. Weak or dead battery.
4. Blown fuse.
5. Corroded battery terminals.
6. Loose or damaged wiring.
7. Faulty ignition switch.
8. Faulty solenoid or starter.
9. Faulty operator presence
Engine clicks but 1. Weak or dead battery.
will not start 2. Corroded battery terminals.
3. Loose or damaged wiring.
4. Faulty solenoid or starter.
Loss of power 1. Cutting too much grass/too
2. Throttle in "CHOKE" position. 2. Adjust throttle control.
3. Build-up of grass, leaves and 3. Clean underside of mower
4. Dirty air fi lter.
properly.
adjustment.
adjustment.
switch(es).
fast.
trash under mower.
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CORRECTION
1. Fill fuel tank.
2. See "TO START ENGINE" in
Operation section.
3. Wait several minutes before
attempting to start.
4. Replace spark plug.
5. Clean/replace air fi lter.
6. Replace fuel fi lter.
7. Empty fuel tank and carbure-
tor, refi ll tank with fresh gaso-
line and replace fuel fi lter.
8. Check all wiring.
in Service and Adjustments
section.
10. Contact our authorized
service center/department.
1. Clean/replace air fi lter.
2. Replace spark plug.
3. Recharge or replace battery.
4. Replace fuel fi lter.
5. Empty fuel tank and refi ll tank
with fresh, clean gasoline.
6. Check all wiring.
in Service and Ad just ments
sec tion.
8. Contact our authorized
service center/department.
1. Depress brake pedal.
3. Recharge or replace battery.
4. Replace fuse.
5. Clean battery terminals.
6. Check all wiring.
7. Check/replace ignition switch.
8. Check/replace solenoid or
starter.
9. Contact our authorized
service center/department.
1. Re charge or replace battery.
2. Clean battery terminals.
3. Check all wiring.
4. Check/replace solenoid or
starter.
1. Raise cutting height/reduce
speed.
housing.
4. Clean/replace air fi lter.