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6. Store unit in a clean, dry area. Do not store next to
corrosive materials, such as fertilizer.
NOTE: When storing any type of power equipment in
an unventilated or metal storage shed, care should be
taken to rustproof the equipment. Using a light oil or
silicone, coat the equipment, especially any chains,
springs, bearings and cables.
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
OBLEM
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it will not start
lgine smokes
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bration
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scharge
"ass or leaves
lcut strips
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
Safety switch button
not depressed
Battery installed
incorrectly
Battery is dead or weak
Blown fuse or circuit
breaker
Throttle or choke not in
starting position
No spark to spark plug
No fuel to the carburetor
Air filter dirty
Engine loses crankcase
vacuum
Bent or damaged blade
spindle
Bent blade
Engine speed low
Speed selection
Blades short or dull
CORRECTIVE ACTION
There are two switches in the starting circuit of your unit: the clutch pedal switch and the deck lift lever
switch. Make certain the actuator is fully depressing the buttons on each switch.
The battery must be installed with negative terminal attached to black ground wire. Negative terminal
is identified at the post by "NEG", "N" or "-". The positive terminal, identified by "POS", "P" or "+", must
be attached to the big red wire which goes to the solenoid.
Check fluid level in battery. If fluid is low, fill between maximum and minimum fill lines with water.
Charge with 6 amp charger until fully charged.
Replace fuse with automotive type fuse. Fuses seldom fail without a reason. The problem must be
corrected. Check for loose connections in the fuse holder. Replace fuse holder if necessary. A dead
short may be in the cranking or charging circuit where the insulation may have rubbed through and
exposed the bare wire. Replace the wire or repair with electrician's tape if the wire strands have not
been damaged.
Note: Look for a wire pinched between body panels, burned by the exhaust pipe or muffler or rubbed
against a moving part.
Check owner's guide for correct position for throttle control and choke for starting.
Spark plug lead disconnected. Connect lead. Place spark plug lead away from engine block about
1/8". Crank engine. There should be a spark. If not, have engine repaired at authorized engine service
dealer.
Faulty spark plug. To test, remove spark plug. Attach spark plug lead to spark plug. Ground the spark
plug body against the engine block. Crank the engine. The spark plug should fire at the electrode.
Replace if it does not.
Gasoline tank empty. Fill.
Fuel line or in-line fuel filter plugged. Remove and clean fuel line. Replace filter if necessary.
If the air cleaner is dirty, the engine may not start. Clean or replace as recommended by the engine
manufactu rer.
Dipstick not seated or broken. Replace defective part.
Engine breather defective. Replace.
Stop engine immediately. Check all pulleys, blade adapters, keys and bolts for tightness and
damage. Tighten or replace any damaged parts.
Stop engine immediately. Replace damaged blade. Only use original equipment blades.
Throttle must be set at full throttle.
Use lower ground speed. The slower your ground speed, the better the quality of cut.
Sharpen or replace blades (uncut strip problem only).
le above steps fail to correct the problem, take the unit to your local authorized service dealer for repair.
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