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TROUBLE
SHOOTING
CHART
(Recoil-Start
And
Eiectric
Models)
Problem
Cause/Repair
The engine will not start.
I,
Turn the ignition key to the ON position.
2,
Fill the fuel tank with clean gasoline,
3.
Connect the wire to the spark plug,
4,
Make sure the CHOKE is activated.
5.
Move blade engagement control to the
DISENGAGE position.
6.
Push the pedal forward. Mo_'e the shift
lever to the NEUTRAL position,
7,
Remove and dry the spark plug, Move
the throttle to the OFF or SLOW posi-
tion. Turn the fgnitlon key several times
tothe
START position, Install the
spark plug.
Replace the fuse,
9.
Replace the spark plug,
10. Tighten the limit switch. Check for a
loose wire, See the wldng diagram.
11. Adjust the carburetor,
12. Drain the fuel tank. Clean the fuel line,
Replace the fuel filter.
13. Check the wiring harnessfor damage or
loose connections.Repairdamaged wire,
14. Add water and charge the battery,
15_ Clean the batter,/terminals
or tighten
the battery cable.
16. On electric-starts, replace the solenoid,
17. On recoil-starts, replace the module.
,
The engine stops when the
1.
Check the wiring harnessfor damage or
2,
Connect the wire to the sensor in the
blades are engaged,
loose connections. Repairdamaged wire.
seat.
The engine is'difficult
to start
t.
and the performance is bad.
The engine does not run
smooth at fast speed.
2.
3.
4.
Connect and "tighten the wire to the
spark plug.
Clean the air filter.
C_ean the air screen.
Drain the fuel tank, Replace the fuel
filter. Fill with clean gasoline.
On slopes, the engine stops.
1,
Replace the spark plug.
2.
Adjust the throttle control.
6.
7.
.
• 3.
1.
Mow up and down slopes. Never mow
2.
across a slope.
1.
Replace the spark plug,
2.
Clean the air filter.
3.
Adjust the carburetor.
The engine will not idle,
Add oil.
Adjust the carburetor.
Move the throttle control to FAST. Try to
start the engine to clear out excess
fuel,
Replace the spark plug.
Clean the air filter,
To activate the seat sensor, always sit in
the middle of the seat.
4.
Adjust the throttle control
5.
Drain the fuel tank. Clean the fuel line.
Replace the fuel filter.
A hot engine causes a reduction
1,
Clean air screen.
3.
Adjust the carburetor.
of power,
I. "2.
Add oil.
Excessive vibration.
4.
5,
;1, Replace the blade.
2,
Tighten the engine bolts.
3,
Decrease the air pressure in the tires.
Correct air pressure on side of tire.
Stop
the engine.
Clean the mower
housing.
Replace or sharpen the blade.
,
2.
t.
2.
3.
Replace or sharpen
the blade.
Check the air pressure in the tires.
Correct
air pressure
on sidle of tire,
Raise the height
of cut,
1,
Adjust the clutch.
The grass does not
discharge correctly.
t.
Replace the motion drive belt.
The height of cut is not level
or the performance is bad,
The unit wil! not move when
the clutch
is engaged,
The unit moves slow or stops
when the clutch is engaged,
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Adjust the carburetor.
Check for a damaged belt or damaged
pulley,
3.
Move the shift lever to a slower speed.
4.
Move the throttle control to the FAST
position.
4.
Clean the mower housing,
5.
Adjust the level of the mower housing.
6.
Adjust the blade engagement control,
7.
Replace the blade idler spring.
2,
Replace the motion drive belt,
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