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• Inspectandreplace/sharpenblade,if required.RefertotheMaintenancesectionof thismanualforblade
careinstructions.
Engine
• Follow recommendations in the accompanying engine manual for off-season storage of the engine.
• Change oil if it has not been changed in the last three months. For instructions on how to change oil, refer to
the engine manual.
• Clean engine and remove any grass clippings, dirt, and debris from the cooling fins, air intake screen, levers,
linkage and the exterior of the engine.
Other
• Do not store gasoline from one season to another.
• Replace your gasoline can if it starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in the gasoline will cause problems. Store unit in
a clean, dry area. Do not store next to corrosive materials, such as fertilizer.
NOTE: If storing in an unventilated or metal storage shed, be certain to rustproof the equipment by coating with a
light oil or silicone.
SECTION 11: TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
Engine fails to start
Engine runserratic
1. Blade control handle disengaged
2. Spark plug wire disconnected
3.Throttle control lever not in starting position
4. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel
5.Blocked fuel line
6.Faulty spark plug
7.Engine flooded
1. Spark plug wire loose
2.Blocked fuel line or stale fuel
3.Vent in gas cap plugged
4.Water or dirt in fuel system
5.Dirty air cleaner
1. Engage blade control handle
2.Connect wire to spark plug
3. Move throttle lever to correct position
4. Fill up tank with fresh gasoline
5.Clean fuel line
6.Clean, adjust gap, or replace
7.Crank engine with throttle in FAST
1. Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
2. Clean fuel line, fill tank with clean, fresh
gasoline.
3. Clear vent.
4. Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel.
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 1. Spark pluggap too close 1. Adjust gap to.030 inches.
(hesitates) athigh
speed
Idles poorly 1. Spark plugfouled, 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. Engine speed too low 1. Move throttlelever to FAST position.
mulch grass 2.Wet grass 2.Wait until grass isdry to cut.
3. Excessively high grass 3. Mow once at a high cutting height,ther
mow again at desired height.
4. Dull blade 4. Sharpen or replace blade.
Uneven cut 1. Wheels not in same height position 1. Reposition all wheels at same height.
2. Dull blade 2. Sharpen or replace blade.
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