Troubleshooting - White Outdoor 56M Operator's Manual

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Trouble
Shooting
For repairs beyond
the minor adjust-
ments listed here,
contact an authorized
service dealer.
Problem
1. Blade control disengaged.
Engine fails to start
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.
Engine runs erratic
1. Spark plug boot 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.
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
1. Spark plug fouled, faulty or gap
Idles poorly
2. Dirty air cleaner.
Excessive
1. Cutting blade loose or unbalanced.
Vibration
2. Bent cutting blade.
Mower will not
1. Wet grass.
mulch grass (If
Equipped)
2. Excessively high grass.
3. Dull blade.
Uneven cut 1. Wheels not positioned correctly.
2. Dull blade.
1. Belt not installed properly.
Mower will not
self propel
2. Debris clogging drive operation.
3. Damaged or worn belt.
Cause
too wide.
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Remedy
1. Engage blade control.
2. Connect wire 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. Place all four wheels in same
height position.
2. Sharpen or replace blade.
1. Check belt for proper pulley instal-
lation and movement.
2. Stop engine, disconnect spark plug
boot and clean out debris.
3. Inspect and replace belt.