Operators Manual

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TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
Trouble Shooting Guide
Problem Cause
The engine will not start. • Dirty air filter.
• Out of fuel.
• Stale fuel.
• Water in fuel.
• Spark plug wire is disconnected.
• Bad spark plug.
• Loose blade or broken blade adapter.
• Control bar in released position.
• Control bar defective.
• Fuel valve lever (if equipped) in OFF position.
Loss of Power • Rear of lawn mower housing or cutting blade
dragging in heavy grass.
• Cutting too much grass.
• Dirty air filter.
• Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower.
• Too much oil in engine.
• Walking speed too fast..
Poor cut - uneven • Worn, bent, or loose blade.
• Wheel heights uneven.
• Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower.
Excessive vibration • Worn, bent or loose blade.
• Bent engine crankshaft.
Starter rope hard to pull • Engine flywheel brake is on when control bar is
released.
• Bent engine crankshaft
• Blade adapter broken.
• Blade dragging in grass.