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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to service center
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Loss of power
1 Cutting too much grass/too fast. 1 Raise cutting height/reduce
speed.
2 Throttle in “CHOKE” position. 2 Adjust throttle control.
3 Build-up of grass, leaves and
trash under mower.
3 Clean underside of mower
housing.
4 Dirty air filter. 4 Clean/replace air filter.
5 Low oil level/dirty oil. 5 Check oil level/change oil.
6 Faulty spark plug. 6 Clean and regap or change spark
plug.
7 Dirty fuel filter. 7 Replace fuel filter.
8 Stale or dirty fuel. 8 Empty fuel tank and refill tank with
fresh, clean gasoline.
9 Water in fuel. 9 Empty fuel tank and carburetor,
refill tank with fresh gasoline and
replace fuel filter.
10 Spark plug wire loose. 10 Connect and tighten spark plug
wire.
11 Dirty engine air screen/fins. 11 Clean engine air screen/fins.
12 Dirty/clogged muffler. 12 Clean/replace muffler.
13 Loose or damaged wiring. 13 Check all wiring.
14 Engine valves out of adjustment. 14 Contact a qualified service center.
Excessive vibration
1 Worn, bent or loose blade. 1 Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.
2 Bent blade mandrel. 2 Contact a qualified service center.
3 Loose/damaged part(s). 3 Tighten loose part(s).
Replace damaged parts.
Engine continues to
run when operator
leaves seat with
attachment clutch
engaged
1 Faulty operator-safety presence
control system.
1 Check wiring, switches and
connections. If not corrected,
contact a qualified service center.
CAUTION: DO NOT
operate machine until
problem is corrected.
Poor cut - uneven
cutting
1 Worn, bent or loose blade. 1 Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.
2 Mower deck not level. 2 Level mower deck.
3 Buildup of grass, leaves, and
trash under mower.
3 Clean underside of mower
housing.
4 Bent blade mandrel. 4 Contact a qualified service center.
5 Clogged mower deck vent from
build-up of grass, leaves, and
trash around mandrels.
5 Clean around mandrels to
open vent holes.
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