TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
CAUSE
• Loose or damaged wiring.
• Faulty solenoid or starter.
• Dirty fuel filter.
• Stale or dirty fuel.
PROBLEM
Engine clicks but
will not start (cont'd)
Loss of power
Excessive vibration
Engine continues to
run when operator
leaves seat with at-
tachment clutch
engaged
Poor cut - uneven
• Water in fuel.
• Spark plug wire loose.
• Faulty operator-safety
presence control system.
• Worn, bent or loose blade.
• Mower deck not level.
• Buildup of grass, leaves,
and trash under mower.
CORRECTION
• Check all wiring.
• Check/replace solenoid or
starter.
Cutting too much •
grass/too fast.
Throttle in "CHOKE" posi- •
tion.
Build-up of grass, leaves •
and trash under mower.
Dirty air filter. •
Low oil leveVdirty oil. "
Faulty spark plug. •
Dirty engine air •
screen/fins.
Dirty/clogged muffler. •
Loose or damaged wiring. •
Carburetor out of adjust- •
ment.
Engine valves out of
adjustment.
Worn, bent or loose blade. •
Bent blade mandrel. •
Loose/damaged part(s). •
Set in "Higher Cut" posi-
tion/reduce speed.
Adjust throttle control.
Clean underside of mower
housing.
Clean/replace air filter.
Check oil level/change oil.
Clean and regap or change
spark plug.
Replace fuel filter.
Drain fuel tank and refill with
fresh gasoline.
Drain fuel tank and carbure-
tor, refill tank with fresh
gasoline and replace fuel fil-
ter.
Connect and tighten spark
plug wire.
Clean engine air screen/fins.
Clean/replace muffler.
Check all wiring.
See "To Adjust Carburetor" in
Service and Adjustments
section.
• Contact an authorized ser-
vice center.
Replace blade. Tighten blade
bolt.
Replace blade mandrel.
Tighten loose part(s).
Replace damaged parts.
Check wiring, switches and
connections. If not
corrected, contact an autho-
rized service center/
department.
Replace blade. Tighten
blade bolt.
Level mower deck.
Clean underside of mower
housing.
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