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For repairs beyond
the minor adjustments
listed here, contact
an authorized service
Problem
Cause
Remedy
Engine fails to start I
Bladecontroldisengaged.
!. EngagebladecOntroL
21 Spaik Plugwire disconnected.
21 connect wireto spark plugl
3. Fuel tank empty or Staiefuel.
31Fill tank Withclean,freshgasoline:
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4. Fuel ValVe closed.
4. open fuel valvelsee enginemanual.
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5. Faultyspark p!ug,
Clean adjustgap orreplace
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& Blockedfuel iinel
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Enginefloode&
7. wait a few minutestOrestarL
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Engineruns erratic
1. Sparkplug wire loose.
2. Blockedfuel lineor stale fuel.
3. Ventingas cap plugged.
4. Wateror dirt infuel system.
5. Dirtyair cleaner.
6. Carburetorout of adjustment.
1. Connect andtighten sparkplug wire.
2. Clean fuel line; fill tank withclean,
fresh gasoline.
3. Clear vent.
4. Drainfuel tank. Refillwithfresh fuel.
5. Referto engine manual.
6. Referto engine manual.
Engine overheats
1. Engineoil levellow.
1. Fillcrankcasewith proper oil.
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2. Air flow restricted.
2. Removeblowerhousing
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and clean.
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3. Carburetornot adjustedpropery.
3. Referto engne manua.
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Occasional skips
1. Sparkplug gap too close.
1. Adjust gapto .030".
(hesitates) at
2. Carburetoridlemixtureadjustment
2. Referto engine manual.
high speed
improperly
set.
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es noor,,
1. Sparkplug fouled faulty or gap
1. Resetgapto .030"or repace
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too wide.
spark plug.
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2. Carburetorimproperlyadjusted.
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Referto engine manual.
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3. Drtyarceaner.
3. Refertoengnemanua.
Excessive
1. Cuttingbladeloose or unbalanced.
1. Tighten bladeandadapter.Balance
Vibration
blade.
2. Bentcutting blade.
2. See an authorizedservicedealer.
Mower will not
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1. Wetgrass.
1. Donot mowwhen grass is wet; wait
mulch _rass 'If
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until laterto cut.
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2. Excessivelyhigh grass.
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2. Mowonceata highcuttng height
qu ppea)
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then mowagainat desiredheight or
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makea narrowerCuttingpath.
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3. Dub ade.
3. Sharpenor replaceblade.
Unevencut
1. Wheelsnot positionedcorrectly.
1. Placeall four wheelsin same
heightposition.
2. Dull blade.
2. Sharpenor replaceblade.
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1. Belt not installedproperly.
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1 Check beltfor proper pulleyinstallation
Mower
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not
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and movemeni
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2. Debrs clogg ng driveoperation.
2. Stop engine,disconnectsparkplug
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wire, and clean out debris.
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3. Damagedorworn belt.
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3. Inspectand replacebelt.
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