Troubleshooting - Scotts SP6211 Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting

Using Troubleshooting Chart
If you are experiencing a problem that is not listed in this
chart, see your authorized Scotts servicing dealer.
When you have checked all the possible causes listed and
you are still experiencing the problem, see your authorized
Scotts servicing dealer.
IF
Engine Will Not Start
Engine Starts Hard Or Loses Power
Engine Runs Rough
Engine Overheats
Engine Vibrates Too Much
Mower Mows Unevenly
Bagging Chute Plugs
Mower Will Not Self-propel
TROUBLESHOOTING
CHECK
• Prime engine, (Cold - three times, Warm - 1 or 2 times)
• Fuel tank is empty.
• Stale or dirty fuel.
• Disconnected or dirty spark plug.
• Dirty fuel tank cap vents.
• Stale or dirty fuel.
• Dirty air cleaner element.
• Disconnected or dirty spark plug.
• Carburetor needs to be cleaned.
• Disconnected or dirty spark plug.
• Dirty air cleaner element.
• Dirty cooling fins.
• Dirty blower housing and cooling fins.
• Improper oil level.
• Loose blade bolt.
• Blade dull.
• Blade improperly balanced.
• Bent blade or crankshaft.
• Pushing mower too fast.
• Mowing too fast around corners and mowing pattern not
changed.
• Insufficient overlapping of cuts when mowing.
• Blade dull or not balanced.
• Grass not dry.
• Cutting height not raised high enough.
• Dirty or full grass bag.
• Mowing too fast.
• Traction belt broken.
• Traction belt jumped off pulley.
• SP6213 Only, Adjust Transmission Cable
• Traction cable stretched or broken.
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