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Troubleshooting
Problem
Causes
Corrective Action
Engine will not turn over
(1) OPC Bail Arm
released
(2) Incorrect oil level
(3) Obstruction under
deck
(1) Operate OPC Bail
Arm
(2) Check oil level
(3) Remove obstruction
Engine smokes
(1) Excess oil
(2) Air cleaner oil
-
soaked
or blocked
(1) Check oil level
(2) Service air cleaner
Engine runs then stops
(1) Fuel starvation
(2) Fuel cap vent blocked
(3) Petcock closed
(1) Fill fuel tank
(2) Clean fuel cap assy
(3) Open petcock/fuel
switch
Engine will not start
(1) Engine under load
(2) Incorrect/
contaminated fuel
(3) Spark plug lead
disconnected
(4) OPC Bail Arm not
released
(5) Faulty spark plug
(6) Faulty wiring
(1) Raise height of cut
(2) Drain tank and fill
with correct / clean fuel
(3) Connect spark plug
lead
(4) Operate OPC Bail
Arm
(5) Clean/adjust/replace
plug
(6) Check wiring
Engine runs rough
(1) Spark plug lead
becoming disconnected
during use
(2) Faulty spark plug
(3) Air cleaner blocked
(4) Incorrect/
contaminated fuel
(1) Connect spark plug
lead
(2) Clean/adjust/replace
plug
(3) Service air cleaner
(4) Drain tank and fill
with correct fuel
Engine vibrate
excessively
(1) Disc Securing Bolt
loose
(2) Blade Retaining Bolts
lose
(3) Cutting system out of
balance
(4) Bent crankshaft
(1) Tighten/replace bolt
(2) Tighten/replace bolts
(3) Balance/replace
cutting system
(4) Contact your Seago
dealer
Uneven cut
(1) Cutting system out of
balance
(1) Balance/replace
cutting system
Poor hovering
(1) Engine running slow
(2) Impeller air vents
blocked
(3) Underdeck not clean
(4) Cutting system loose
(1) Contact your Seago
Dealer
(2) Check and unblock
(3) Clean
(4) Tighten cutting system
or replace Disc Securing
Bolt.
