TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
PROBLEM
Will not start
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3.
4.
5,
6.
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8.
9.
Hard to start
Engine will not
turn over
Engine clicks but
will not start
Loss of power
CAUSE CORRECTION
1. Out of fuel.
Engine not "CHOKED"
properly.
Engine flooded.
Bad spark plug.
Dirty air filter.
Dirty fuel fUter.
Water in fuel.
Loose or damaged wiring.
Carburetor out of adjustmenl
10. Engine valves out of
adjustment.
1. Dirty air filter.
2. Bad spark plug.
3. Weak or dead battery.
4. Dirty fuel filter.
5. Stale or dirty fuel.
6. Loose or damaged wiring.
7. Carburetor out of adjustment,
8. Engine valves out of
adjustment.
1. Clutch/brake pedal not
depressed.
2. Attachment clutch is
engaged.
3. Weak or dead battery.
4. Blown fuse.
5. Corroded battery terminals.
6. Loose or damaged wiring.
7. Faulty ignition switch.
8. Faulty solenoid or starter.
9. Faulty operator presence
switch(es).
1. Weak or dead battery.
2. Corroded battery terminals.
3. Loose or damaged wiring.
4. Faulty solenoid or starter.
1. Cutting too much grass/too
fast.
2. Throttle in "CHOKE" position,
1. Fill fuel tank.
2. See =TO START ENGINE" in
Operation section.
3. Wait several minutes before
attempting to start.
4. Replace spark plug.
5. Clean/replace air filter.
6. Replace fuel filter.
7. Empty fuel tank and carbure
for, refill tank with fresh gas
oline and replace fuel filter.
8. Check all wiring.
9. See "To Adjust Carburetor"
in Service and Adjustments
section.
10. Contact a qualified service
center/department.
1. Clean/replace air filter.
2. Replace spark plug.
3. Recharge or replace battery.
4. Replace fuel filter.
5. Empty fuel tank and refilltank
with fresh, clean gasoline.
6. Check all wiring.
7. See "To Adjust Carburetor" ir
Service and Adjustments
section.
8. Contact a qualified
service center/department.
1. Depress clutch/brake pedal.
2. Disengage attachment
clutch.
3. Recharge or replace battery.
4. Replace fuse.
5. Clean battery terminals.
6. Check all wiring.
7. Check/replace ignition switch.
8. Check/replace solenoid or
starter,
9. Contact a qualified service
center/department,
1. Recharge or replace battery.
2. Clean battery terminals.
3. Check all wiring.
4. Check/replace solenoid or
starter.
1. Raise cutting height/reduce
speed.
2. Adjust throttle control.
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