Scotts S2048, S2554 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Troubleshooting - Page 72
TROUBLESHOOTING
Engine Is Hard To Start Fuel filter is gummed or plugged.
Spark plug is fouled.
Faulty spark plug or wire.
Spark plug is not gapped correctly.
Loose or corroded electrical connections.
Stale fuel.
Choke is adjusted or used incorrectly.
Engine Overheats Engine air intake screen plugged.
Cooling fins plugged.
Engine oil low.
Engine operated too long at slow idle speed.
Engine Loses Power Engine overheating.
Too much oil in engine.
Dirty air cleaner.
Faulty spark plug.
Engine Knocks Low engine speed.
Stale or low octane fuel.
Engine overloaded.
Oil level low.
Engine Backfires Faulty spark plug.
Operator raising off seat.
Shut down procedure for engine not correct.
Engine Stops When REVERSE foot pedal
is depressed and Attachment Is Engaged
Normal condition. (See Using Reverse Implement
Option in the OPERATING section.)
IF CHECK