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SECTION
14: TROUBLE
SHOOTING
GUIDE
Trouble
Possibie
causeis)
i corrective
Actions
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Engine fails to
Blade control handle disengaged.
Engage blade control handle,
i
start
Spark plug wire disconnected.
Connect wire to spark plug.
Dirty aircleaner.
Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit.
Primer button not depressed
/ Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit.
Throttle control lever not in correct
i Move throttle lever to FAST or START position.
Engine
runs
erratic
Engine
ioverheats
starting position (if so equipped)
Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.
Blocked fuel line (if so equipped).
Faulty spark plug.
Engine flooded.
Init running in START position.
Spark plug wire loose.
Blocked fuel line (if so equipped) or
stale fuel.
Vent in gas cap plugged.
Water or dirt in fuel system.
Dirty air cleaner.
Carburetor out of adjustment.
Engine oil level low.
Dirty aircleaner.
Air flow restricted.
Carburetor not adjusted properly.
Occasional
skil_ _g
gap too close.
(hesitates) at
high speed
Idles poorly
TExcessive
vibration
IUneven cut
Carburetor idle mixture adjustment
improperly set.
Spark plug fouled, faulty or gap too
wide.
Carburetor improperly adjusted.
Dirty air cleaner.
Cutting blade loose or unbalanced.
Bent cutting blade.
Wheels not positioned correctly.
Dull blade.
Fill tank with clean fresh gasoline. Fuel will not last over thirt
'days unless a fuel stabilizer is used.
Clean fuel line.
Clean. adjust gap or replace.
Crank engine w/throttle
(if equipped) in SLOW position.
Move throttle lever (if equipped) to FAST position.
Connect and tighten spark plug wire. Check spark plug for
fouling:
Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Fuel will
not last over thirty days unless a fuel stabilizer is added.
ICtear vent or threads or replace.
Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel.
Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit.
Refer to the eng ne manual packed with your unit.
Ti2i[l crankc:ase_th
proper oil.
Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit.
Stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire. Remove blower
housing and clean.
Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit or see an
authorized
service dealer."
Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit.
R_t-gap
to .030" or replace spark plug.
;Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit.
Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit.
Tighten blade and adapter. Balance blade.
See an authorized service dealer.
Place all four wheels in same height position.
Sharpen or replace blade.
Note: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments above, contact your local authorized service dealer.
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