Troubleshooting - White Outdoor 54M Operator's Manual

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Trouble
Shooting
For repairs beyond
the minor adjust-
ments listed here,
contact an authorized
service dealer.
Problem
Engine fails to start
1. Blade control disengaged.
2. Spark plug boot disconnected.
3. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.
4. CHOKE not activated.
5. Faulty spark plug.
6. Blocked fuel line.
7. Engine flooded.
1. Spark plug boot loose.
Engine runs erratic
2. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.
3. Vent in gas cap plugged.
4. Water or dirt in fuel system.
5. Dirty air cleaner.
6. Unit running with CHOKE applied.
Engine overheats
1. Engine oil level low.
2. Air flow restricted.
Occasional skips
1. Spark plug gap too close.
(hesitates) at
high speed
Idles poorly
1. Spark plug fouled, faulty or gap
2. Dirty air cleaner.
Excessive
1. Cutting blade loose or unbalanced.
Vibration
2. Bent cutting blade.
Mower will not
1. Wet grass.
mulch grass
2. Excessively high grass.
3. Dull blade.
Uneven cut
1. Dull blade.
Cause
too wide.
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Remedy
1. Engage blade control.
2. Connect boot to spark plug.
3. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.
4. Choke engine as instructed in
"Operating Your Lawn Mower".
5. Clean, adjust gap, or replace.
6. Clean fuel line.
7. Wait a few minutes to restart.
1. Connect and tighten spark plug
boot.
2. Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean,
fresh gasoline.
3. Clear vent.
4. Drain fuel tank. Refill with
fresh fuel.
5. Refer to engine maintenance
section.
6. Push CHOKE knob in.
1. Fill crankcase with proper oil.
2. Remove blower housing
and clean.
1. Adjust gap to .030".
1. Reset gap to .030" or replace
spark plug.
2. Refer to engine maintenance
section.
1. Tighten blade and adapter.
Balance blade.
2. See an authorized service dealer.
1. Do not mow when grass is wet;
wait until later to cut.
2. Mow once at a high cutting height,
then mow again at desired height
or make a narrower cutting path.
3. Sharpen or replace blade.
1. Sharpen or replace blade.