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Gasoline
•
Do not store gasoline from one season to another.
NOTE: Gasoline, stored more than one month, may
affect engine performance.
Replace your gasoline can if it starts to rust. Rust
and/or dirt in the gasoline will cause problems.
Store unit in a clean, dry area. Do not store next to
corrosive materials, such as fertilizer or rocksalt.
NOTE: If storing the mower in an unventilated or metal
storage shed, make sure to rustproof the equipment
with a light oil or silicone.
Engine
•
Follow recommendations
in the accompanying
engine manual for off-season storage of the
engine.
SECTION 10: TROUBLE-SHOOTING
GUIDE
Problem
Possible Cause
Corrective Action
Engine fails to start
Engine runs erratic
Engine overheats
Occasional skip
(hesitates) at high
speed
Idles poorly
Excessive vibration
Mower will not
mulch grass
1.
Blade control handle disengaged
2.
Spark plug wire disconnected
3.
Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel
4.
Blocked fuel line
5.
Faulty spark plug
6.
Engine flooded
1.
Spark plug wire loose
2.
Blocked fuel line or stale fuel
3.
Vent in gas cap plugged
4.
Water or dirt in fuel system
5.
Dirty air cleaner
1.
Engine oil level low
2.
Air flow restricted
1.
Spark plug gap too close
,
2.
1.
2.
3.
1.
2.
3.
4.
1.
2.
Spark plug fouled, faulty, or gap too
wide
Dirty air cleaner
Cutting blade loose or unbalanced
Bent cutting blade
Bent engine crankshaft
Engine speed too low
Wet grass
Excessively high grass
1.
Engage blade control handle.
2.
Connect wire to spark plug.
3.
Fill up tank with fresh gasoline.
4.
Clean fuel line.
5.
Clean, adjust gap, or replace.
6.
Wait a few minutes and start again.
1.
Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
2.
Clean fuel line, fill tank with clean,
fresh gasoline.
3.
Clear vent.
4.
Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel.
5.
Clean air cleaner. Refer to engine
manual.
1.
Fill crankcase with proper oil.
2.
Clean lawn mower engine.
1.
Adjust gapto.030
inches.
1.
Reset gap to.030 inches or replace
spark plug.
2.
Clean air cleaner.
Dull blade
Uneven cut
Wheels not in same height position
Dull blade
NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments fisted above, contact your nearest authorized service dealer.
1.
Tighten blade and adapter, balance
blade.
2.
Replace blade.
3.
Contact your nearest service center.
1.
Move throttle lever (if so equipped) to
FAST position.
2.
Wait until grass is dry to cut.
3.
Mow once at a high cutting height,
then mow again at desired height.
4.
Sharpen or replace blade.
1.
Reposition all wheels at same height.
2.
Sharpen or replace blade.
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