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Janice
April 16, 2025
My mower doesn’t start
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Mr. Anderson
May 9, 2025
The Pulsar PTG1221SA2 mower may not start for several reasons:
1. The spark plug may be soiled and needs cleaning. 2. The machine may not have sufficient oil or fuel. 3. The primer may not have been pressed fully 3–5 times when starting a cold engine. 4. Too much priming may have flooded the engine. 5. The spark plug boot may not be properly attached. 6. The blade may not be securely fastened. 7. The engine start/stop lever may not be pulled toward the handle. 8. The pull start may not be pulled sharply enough.
Check and correct these issues to start the engine.
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Model#PTG1221SA2 Lawn Mower OPERATOR’S MANUAL Warning: The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT PARTS As shown in Fig 1 Height adjusting handle Drive lever (clutch lever) Rear wheel Soft grip Engine oil cap Upper handle Side discharge cover Brake lever /stop lever Side discharge chute Fixing knob with square neck bolt Deck Lower handle Spark plug boot...
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DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT PARTS As shown in Fig 2 Carefully remove the machine from its packaging and check that the following parts are complete: A. Main mower deck (with upper handle and lower handle) 1pc B. Cable clip 2pc C. Grass bag assembly D.
INTENDED USE This gas powered lawn mower has been designed for cutting lawn areas in private house and hobby gardens. The machine is to be used only for its prescribed purpose. Any other use is deemed to be a case of misuse. The user/operator and not the manuafacturer will be liable for any damage or injuries of any kind caused as a result of this.
SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT Please read these instructions fully before assembling and operating. Description Of Symbols Symbols are used in this manual to attract your attention to possible risks. The safety symbols and the explications which accompany them must be perfectly understood. The warning themselves do not prevent the risks and cannot be a substitute for proper methods of avoiding accidents.
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SAFETY INFORMATION Warning Symbols On The Machine Wearing ear protection, eye protection when operating. Hot surfaces will burn fingers or palms Warning! The lawnmower exhaust gas contains toxic substances . Do not run the engine in closed or poorly ventialted areas. Guaranteed sound power level Conforms to relevant safety standards.
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SAFETY INFORMATION Training 1. Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. 2. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the lawnmower. Local regulations can restrict the age of the operator. 3.
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SAFETY INFORMATION 11. Never operate the lawnmower with defective guards, or without safety devices, for example deflectors and/or grass catchers, in place. 12. Do not change the engine governor settings or over speed the engine. 13. Disengage all blade and drive clutches before starting the engine. 14.
ASSEMBLY Fig 3 Assembling The Handle As shown in Fig 3&4 1. Fasten the lower handle to The device by using two blots and two small knobs on each side . 2. Unfold the upper handle and fix it to lower handle Fig 4 By using the big knobs and the blots on each side Make sure the rope guide is on the right...
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ASSEMBLY Fig 7 Assembling The Grass Bag Onto The Mower As shown in Fig 7 1. Lift the rear discharge cover with one hand and hook in the grass bag . 2. Release the rear discharge cover to secure the grass bag in position Fig 8 Assembling the mulching plug As shown in Fig 8...
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ASSEMBLY Fig 10 Filling Engine Oil As shown in Fig 10 -13 The following procedures and CAUTION! adjustments must be performed before the engine is started. Do not attempt to make any of these adjustments while the engine is running. To prevent engine damage the CAUTION! engine is shipped without oil or fuel.
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ASSEMBLY Fig 13 Filling Engine Fuel As shown in Fig 13 Always use clean, fresh unleaded fuel. CAUTION! Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days. Never mix oil with gasoline. Do not fill into the base of neck to allow CAUTION! for fuel expansion.
ADJUSTMENT Fig 14 Setting The Cutting Height As shown in Fig 14 Adjust the cutting height only CAUTION! when the engine is shut off and the spark plug boot has been pulled. The cutting height is centrally adjusted with cutting height adjusting handle. Different cutting heights can be selected.
OPERATION Starting Stopping The Engine The blade begins to rotate as soon as WARNING! the engine is started. Do not operate the machine in enclosed or poorly ventilated areas as the exhaust gas WARNING! contains toxic substance. Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from all the moving parts of the machine.
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OPERATION Fig 17 4. Once the engine is running, put the starter rope Into the rope guide. As shown in Fig 17 Stopping The Engine As shown in Fig 18 Release the engine start/stop lever, it will return to its Initial position, the engine will automatically switches off.
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OPERATION Mowing Always observe the strictest safety procedures when using the lawnmower. Carefully WARNING! read the safety instructions of this manual before using the lawnmower. Never open the ejector flap when the grass bag has been detached (to be emptied) and WARNING! the engine is still running.
STORING AND MAINTENANCE Cleaning Before performing any maintenance or cleaning work, switch Off the engine and wait WARNING! until the blade has come to a stop. General Cleaning The lawn mower should be cleaned thoroughly every time after it has been used. Always clean your lawnmower immediately after use.
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STORING AND MAINTENANCE How to Service the Air Filter As shown in Fig 21 Soiled air filters reduce the engine output by supplying too little air to the carburetor. Ff the air contains a lot of dust, the air filter should be checked more frequently . Never run the engine without the air filter element installed.
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STORING AND MAINTENANCE Replacing The Blade For safety reasons you should only ever have your blade sharpened, balanced and mounted by an authorised service workshop. For optimum results it is recommended that the blade should be inspected once a year. Before you remove the grass collection bag, stop the engine and wait until the blade WARNING! stops completely.
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STORING AND MAINTENANCE Storing the Lawnmower for Short Periods The lawnmower can be stored for short periods of time (less than 15 days) without performing any storage maintenance. Before placing the lawnmower into storage always carry out the following: 1. Allow the engine to fully cool. 2.
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STORING AND MAINTENANCE Maintenance Schedule Performing routine maintenance correctly on your lawnmower will ensure you get years of trouble free use. Please keep this manual safe for future reference. It is recommended that the following maintenance schedule is adhered to. This will ensure the lawn-mower operated correctly and is safe to use.
TROUBLESHOOTING Before performing any maintenance or cleaning work, switch off the engine and wait until WARNING! the blade has come to a stop. Improper repairs can result in the product functioning unsafely. This endangers yourself CAUTION! and your environment. Please be aware that any improper repairs will also invalidate the warranty and additional costs may be incurred. Use only genuine spare parts.
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Do you have a question about the PTG1221SA2 and is the answer not in the manual?
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My mower doesn’t start
The Pulsar PTG1221SA2 mower may not start for several reasons:
1. The spark plug may be soiled and needs cleaning.
2. The machine may not have sufficient oil or fuel.
3. The primer may not have been pressed fully 3–5 times when starting a cold engine.
4. Too much priming may have flooded the engine.
5. The spark plug boot may not be properly attached.
6. The blade may not be securely fastened.
7. The engine start/stop lever may not be pulled toward the handle.
8. The pull start may not be pulled sharply enough.
Check and correct these issues to start the engine.
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