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SECTION 9: OFF-SEASON STORAGE
Storing Your Lawn Mower
The following steps should be taken to prepare your
lawn mower for storage.
•
Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described
in the lubrication instructions.
We do not recommend the use of a
IMPORTANT:
pressure washer or garden hose to clean your unit.
•
Refer to the engine manufacturer's Owner's/
Operator's Manual, packed separately with your
unit, for correct engine storage instructions.
SECTION 10: TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Engine fails to start
Engine runs erratic
Engine overheats
Occasional skip (hesitates)
at high speed
Idles poorly
Excessive vibration
Mower will not mulch grass
Uneven cut
NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, contact your local authorized service dealer.
Cause
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 plugged.
4.
Water or dirt in fuel system.
5.
Dirty air cleaner.
6.
Carburetor out of adjustment.
1.
Engine oil level low.
2.
Air flow restricted.
3.
Carburetor not adjusted properly.
1.
Spark plug gap too close.
1.
Spark plug fouled, faulty or gap too
wide.
2.
Carburetor improperly adjusted.
3.
Dirty air cleaner.
1.
Cutting blade loose or unbalanced.
2.
Bent cutting blade.
1.
Wet grass.
2.
Excessively high grass.
3.
Dull blade.
1.
Wheels not positioned correctly.
2.
Dull blade.
•
Coat mower's cutting blade with chassis grease to
prevent rusting.
•
Store mower in a dry, clean area. Do not store next
to corrosive materials, such as fertilizer.
NOTE: When storing any type of power equipment in a
poorly ventilated or metal storage shed, care should be
taken to rust-proof the equipment. Using a light oil or
silicone, coat the equipment, especially cables and all
moving parts.
1.
Engage blade control handle.
2.
Connect wire to spark plug.
3.
Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.
4.
Clean fuel line.
5.
Clean, adjust gap, or replace.
6.
Wait a few minutes to restart, do not
prime.
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.
6.
Adjust carburetor.
1.
Fill crankcase with proper oil.
2.
Remove blower housing and clean.
3.
Adjust carburetor.
1.
Adjust gap to.030".
1.
Reset gap to.030" or replace spark plug.
2.
Adjust carburetor.
3.
Clean air cleaner.
1.
Tighten blade and adapter. Balance
blade.
2.
Replace blade.
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.
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