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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
PROBLEM CAUSE
Engine clicks but • Weak or dead battery.
will not start • Corroded battery terminals.
• Loose or damaged wiring.
• Faulty solenoid or starter.
CORRECTION
• Dirty fuel filter.
• Stale or dirty fuel.
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Loss of power
Excessive
vibration
Engine continues
to run
when operator
leaves seat
with attachment
clutch engaged
,_- Spark plug wire loose.
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• Recharge or replace battery.
• Clean battery terminals.
• Check all wiring.
• Check/replace solenoid or
starter.
Cutting too much grass/too •
fast.
Throttle in "CHOKE" •
position.
Build-up of grass, leaves •
and trash under mower.
Dirty air filter, •
Low oil level/dirty oil. •
Faulty spark plug. •
Water in fuel. •
Dirty engine air screen/fins. •
Dirty/clogged muffler. •
Loose or damaged wiring. •
Carburetor out of •
adjustment.
Engine valves out of •
adjustment.
Worn, bent or loose blade. •
Bent blade mandrel. •
Loose/damaged part(s). •
Faulty operator-safety •
presence control system.
Set in "Higher Cut" position/
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
filter.
Connect and tighten spark
plug wire.
Clean engine air screen/fins.
Clean/replace muffler.
Check all wiring.
See "To Adjust Carburetor" in
Service Adjustments section.
Contact an authorized
service center/department.
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.
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