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SECTION10: TROUBLE-SHOOTINGGUIDE
Problem PossibleCeuse Corrective Action
Engine fails to start 1. Blade control hand]e disengaged "1. Engage blade control handle
2. Spark plug wire disconnected 2. Connect wire to spark plug
3. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel 3. Fill up tank with fresh gasoline
4. Blocked fuel line 4. Clean fuel line
5. Faulty spark plug 5. Clean, adiust gap, or replace
6. Engine flooded 6. Wait a few minutes and start again
Engine runs erratic "1. Spark plug wire loose "1. Connect and tighten spark plug wire
2. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel 2. Clean fuel line, ft]l tank with fresh gas
3. Vent in gas cap plugged 3. Clear vent
4. Water or dirt in fuel system 4. Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel
5. Dirty air cleaner 5. Clean air cleaner. Refer to engine
manual
Engine overheats 1. Engine oil level low "1. Fill crankcase with proper oil
2. Air flow restricted 2. Clean lawn mower engine
Occasional skip at "1. Spark plug gap too close "1. Adjust gap to.030 inches
high speed
Idles poorly 1. Spark plug fouled, faulty, or gap too wide "1. Reset gap to.030 inches or replace
spark plug
2. Dirty air cleaner 2. Clean air cleaner
Excessive vibration 1. Cutting blade loose or unbalanced "1. Tighten blade and adapter, balance
blade
2. Bent cutting blade 2. Replace blade
3. Bent engine crankshaft 3. Contact your nearest service center
Mower will not "1. Wet grass "1. Wait until grass is dryto cut
mulch grass 2. Excessively high grass 2. Mow once at a high cutting height,
3. Dull blade then mow again at desired height
3. Sharpen or replace blade
Uneven cut 1. Wheels not in same height position "1. Reposition all wheels at same height
2. Dullblade 2. Sharpen or replace blade
NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments lisPed above, contact your nearest authorized service dealer.
Refer to separate engine manual packed with your mower for more engine related information.
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