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