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Change oil if it has not been changed in the last
three months. For instructions on how to change oil,
refer to the engine manual.
•
Clean engine and remove any grass clippings.
Other
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Do not store gasoline from one season to another.
Replace your gasoline can if it starts to rust. Rust
and/or dirt in the gasoline will cause problems.
Store unit in a clean, dry area. Do not store next to
corrosive materials, such as fertilizer.
NOTE: If storing in an unventilated
or metal storage
shed, be certain to rustproof the equipment by coating
with a light oil or silicone.
SECTION 9: TROUBLE-SHOOTING
Problem
Possible Cause
Corrective
Action
Engine fails to start
Engine runs erratic
Engine overheats
Occasional skip
Spark plug gap too close
(hesitates) at high
speed
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 cap plugged
4.
Water or dirt in fuel system
5.
Dirty air cleaner
1.
Engine oil level low
2.
Air flow restricted
1.
1.
Engage blade control handle
2.
Connect wire to spark plug
3.
Fill up tank with 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 fresh gasoline.
3.
Clear vent.
4.
Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel.
5.
Clean air cleaner. Refer to engine manual.
1.
Fill crankcase with proper oil.
2.
Clean lawn mower engine.
1.
Adjust gapto.030
inches.
Idles poorly
1.
Spark plug faulty, or gap too wide
1.
Reset gap to.030 inches or replace spark plug.
2.
Dirty air cleaner
2.
Clean air cleaner.
Excessive vibration
1.
Blade loose or unbalanced
1.
Tighten blade and adapter, balance blade.
2.
Bent cutting blade
2.
Replace blade.
3.
Bent engine crankshaft
3.
Contact the nearest service center
Mower will not
1.
Wet grass
1.
Wait until grass is dry to cut.
mulch grass
2.
Excessively high grass
2.
Mow once at a high cutting height, then mow
3.
again at desired height.
4.
Dull blade
3.
Sharpen or replace blade.
Uneven cut
1.
Wheels not at same height
1.
Reposition all wheels at same height.
2.
Dull blade
2.
Sharpen or replace blade.
NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, contact your local authorized service dealer.
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