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TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
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CYLINDER
1.Remove spark plug.
2.Pour one ounce (29ml) of oil through spark plug
hole into cylinder.
3.Pull starter handle slowly a few times to distribute oil.
4.Replace with new spark plug.
OTHER
Do not store gasoline from one season to another.
Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust.
Rust and /or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems.
If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to
give protection from dust and dirt.
Cover your unit with a suitable protective cover that
does not retain moisture. Do not use plastic. Plastic
cannot breathe which allows condensation to form
and will cause your unit to rust.
CAUTION:
Never store the lawn mower
with gasoline in the tank inside a building
where fumes may reach an open flame
or spark. Allow the engine to cool before
storing in any enclosure.
IMPROTANT:
NEVER COVER MOWER
WHILE ENGINE AND EXHAUST AREAS
ARE STILL WARM.
carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.
Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean
engine oil. (See ENGINE in the CUSTOMER RES-
PONSIBILITIES section of this manual).
ENGINE
FUEL SYSTEM
IMPORTANT:
IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM
DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL SYSTEM
PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR. FUEL FILTER,
FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE. ALSO,
EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED
FUELS(CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL
OR METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH
LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF
ACIDS DURING STORAGE. ACIDIC GAS CAN DA-
MAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE
IN STORAGE.
utes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to
reach the carburetor. Do not drain the gas tank and
Drain the fuel tank.
Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and
carburetor are empty.
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in
the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.
Use fresh fuel next season.
NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative
in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits dur-
ing storage. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or
storage container. Always follow the mix ratio found
on stabilizer container. Run engine at least 10 min-
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
1.Dirty air filter.
2.Out of fuel.
3.Stale fuel.
4.Water in fuel.
5.Spark plug wire is
disconnected.
6.Bad spark plug.
7.Loose blade or broken
blade adapter.
8.Control bar in released
position.
9.Control bar defective.
1.Clean/replace air filter.
2.Fill fuel tank.
3.Drain
tank and refill with fresh clean fuel.
4.Drain fuel tank and
carburetor a
nd refill tank with fresh gasoline.
5.Connect wire to plug
6.Replace spark plug.
7.Tighten blade bolt or replace
blade adapter.
8.Depress control bar to handle.
9.Replace control bar.
Does not start
1.Engine flywheel brake is on when
control bar is released.
2.Bent engine crankshaft.
3.Blade adapter broken.
4.Blade dragging in grass.
1.Depress control bar to upper
handle before pulling starter rope.
2.Contact a qualified service center.
3.Replace blade adapter.
4.Move lawn mower to cut grass or
to hard surface.
1.Cutting height too low.
2.Lift on blade worn off.
3.Catcher not venting air.
1.Raise cutting height.
2.Replace blade.
3.Clean grass catcher.
1.Grass is too high or wheel height
is too low.
2.Rear of lawn mower housing/blade
dragging in grass.
3.Grass catcher too full.
4.Handle height position not right for you.
1.Raise cutting height
2.Raise rear of lawn mower housing
one (1) setting higher.
3.Empty grass catcher.
4.Adjust handle height to suit.
1. Belt wear.
2.Belt off of pulley.
3.Dirt in drive pinions.
1.Check/replace drive belt.
2.Check/reinstall drive belt.
3.Clean drive pinions.
Grass catcher not filling
(If required)
Hard to push
Loss of drive
(Power propelled)
Starter rope hard to pull
1.Rear of lawn mower housing of
cutting blade dragging in heavy grass.
2.Cutting too much grass.
3.Dirty air filter.
4.Buildup of grass, leaves, and
trash under mower.
5.Too much oil in engine.
6.Walking speed too fast.
1.Set to Higher Cut position.
2.Set to Higher Cut position.
3.Clean/replace air filter.
4.Clean underside of mower housing.
5.Check oil level.
6.Cut at slower walking speed.
1.Worn, bent or loose blade.
2.Wheel heights uneven.
3.Buildup of grass, leaves and trash
under mower.
1.Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.
2.Set all wheels at same height.
3.Clean underside of mower housing.
1.Worn, bent or loose blade.
2.Bent engine crankshaft.
1.Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.
2.Contact a qualified service center.
Loss of power
Poor cut-uneven
Excessive vibration
1)Ensure the engine and blades are stopped and the spark plug disconnected
before performing any maintenance, do not touch the engine muffler after use
at very high temperature.
ATTENTION:
Before the mower is stored, make sure the engine cool.
TRANSPORTATION:
Turn off the engine. Make sure the blade are not bent or damaged when you are pus-
hing the mower over obstacles.
HANDLE
You can fold your lawn mower handle for storage.
1.Loosen lever A on sides of the upper handle and
pivot entire handle assembly forward and allow it to
2.When setting up your handle from the storage po-
sition, loosen lever A on both sides. and rotate handle
and set it to new catch desired.
rest on mower. Re-tighten lever A.
GB
GB
13
14
CYLINDER
1.Remove spark plug.
2.Pour one ounce (29ml) of oil through spark plug
hole into cylinder.
3.Pull starter handle slowly a few times to distribute oil.
4.Replace with new spark plug.
OTHER
Do not store gasoline from one season to another.
Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust.
Rust and /or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems.
If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to
give protection from dust and dirt.
Cover your unit with a suitable protective cover that
does not retain moisture. Do not use plastic. Plastic
cannot breathe which allows condensation to form
and will cause your unit to rust.
CAUTION:
Never store the lawn mower
with gasoline in the tank inside a building
where fumes may reach an open flame
or spark. Allow the engine to cool before
storing in any enclosure.
IMPROTANT:
NEVER COVER MOWER
WHILE ENGINE AND EXHAUST AREAS
ARE STILL WARM.
carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.
Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean
engine oil. (See ENGINE in the CUSTOMER RES-
PONSIBILITIES section of this manual).
ENGINE
FUEL SYSTEM
IMPORTANT:
IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM
DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL SYSTEM
PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR. FUEL FILTER,
FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE. ALSO,
EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED
FUELS(CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL
OR METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH
LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF
ACIDS DURING STORAGE. ACIDIC GAS CAN DA-
MAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE
IN STORAGE.
utes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to
reach the carburetor. Do not drain the gas tank and
Drain the fuel tank.
Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and
carburetor are empty.
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in
the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.
Use fresh fuel next season.
NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative
in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits dur-
ing storage. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or
storage container. Always follow the mix ratio found
on stabilizer container. Run engine at least 10 min-
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
1.Dirty air filter.
2.Out of fuel.
3.Stale fuel.
4.Water in fuel.
5.Spark plug wire is
disconnected.
6.Bad spark plug.
7.Loose blade or broken
blade adapter.
8.Control bar in released
position.
9.Control bar defective.
1.Clean/replace air filter.
2.Fill fuel tank.
3.Drain
tank and refill with fresh clean fuel.
4.Drain fuel tank and
carburetor a
nd refill tank with fresh gasoline.
5.Connect wire to plug
6.Replace spark plug.
7.Tighten blade bolt or replace
blade adapter.
8.Depress control bar to handle.
9.Replace control bar.
Does not start
1.Engine flywheel brake is on when
control bar is released.
2.Bent engine crankshaft.
3.Blade adapter broken.
4.Blade dragging in grass.
1.Depress control bar to upper
handle before pulling starter rope.
2.Contact a qualified service center.
3.Replace blade adapter.
4.Move lawn mower to cut grass or
to hard surface.
1.Cutting height too low.
2.Lift on blade worn off.
3.Catcher not venting air.
1.Raise cutting height.
2.Replace blade.
3.Clean grass catcher.
1.Grass is too high or wheel height
is too low.
2.Rear of lawn mower housing/blade
dragging in grass.
3.Grass catcher too full.
4.Handle height position not right for you.
1.Raise cutting height
2.Raise rear of lawn mower housing
one (1) setting higher.
3.Empty grass catcher.
4.Adjust handle height to suit.
1. Belt wear.
2.Belt off of pulley.
3.Dirt in drive pinions.
1.Check/replace drive belt.
2.Check/reinstall drive belt.
3.Clean drive pinions.
Grass catcher not filling
(If required)
Hard to push
Loss of drive
(Power propelled)
Starter rope hard to pull
1.Rear of lawn mower housing of
cutting blade dragging in heavy grass.
2.Cutting too much grass.
3.Dirty air filter.
4.Buildup of grass, leaves, and
trash under mower.
5.Too much oil in engine.
6.Walking speed too fast.
1.Set to Higher Cut position.
2.Set to Higher Cut position.
3.Clean/replace air filter.
4.Clean underside of mower housing.
5.Check oil level.
6.Cut at slower walking speed.
1.Worn, bent or loose blade.
2.Wheel heights uneven.
3.Buildup of grass, leaves and trash
under mower.
1.Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.
2.Set all wheels at same height.
3.Clean underside of mower housing.
1.Worn, bent or loose blade.
2.Bent engine crankshaft.
1.Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.
2.Contact a qualified service center.
Loss of power
Poor cut-uneven
Excessive vibration
1)Ensure the engine and blades are stopped and the spark plug disconnected
before performing any maintenance, do not touch the engine muffler after use
at very high temperature.
ATTENTION:
Before the mower is stored, make sure the engine cool.
TRANSPORTATION:
Turn off the engine. Make sure the blade are not bent or damaged when you are pus-
hing the mower over obstacles.
HANDLE
You can fold your lawn mower handle for storage.
1.Loosen lever A on sides of the upper handle and
pivot entire handle assembly forward and allow it to
2.When setting up your handle from the storage po-
sition, loosen lever A on both sides. and rotate handle
and set it to new catch desired.
rest on mower. Re-tighten lever A.
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
Ensure the engine and blades are stopped and the spark plug disconnected before performing any
maintenance, do not touch the engine muffler after use at very high temperature.
ATTENTION
Before the mower is stored, make sure the engine cool.
TRANSPORTATION
Turn off the engine. Make sure the blade are not bent or damaged when you are pushing the mower
over obstacles.
GB
GB
13
14
CYLINDER
1.Remove spark plug.
2.Pour one ounce (29ml) of oil through spark plug
hole into cylinder.
3.Pull starter handle slowly a few times to distribute oil.
4.Replace with new spark plug.
OTHER
Do not store gasoline from one season to another.
Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust.
Rust and /or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems.
If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to
give protection from dust and dirt.
Cover your unit with a suitable protective cover that
does not retain moisture. Do not use plastic. Plastic
cannot breathe which allows condensation to form
and will cause your unit to rust.
CAUTION:
Never store the lawn mower
with gasoline in the tank inside a building
where fumes may reach an open flame
or spark. Allow the engine to cool before
storing in any enclosure.
IMPROTANT:
NEVER COVER MOWER
WHILE ENGINE AND EXHAUST AREAS
ARE STILL WARM.
carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.
Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean
engine oil. (See ENGINE in the CUSTOMER RES-
PONSIBILITIES section of this manual).
ENGINE
FUEL SYSTEM
IMPORTANT:
IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM
DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL SYSTEM
PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR. FUEL FILTER,
FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE. ALSO,
EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED
FUELS(CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL
OR METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH
LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF
ACIDS DURING STORAGE. ACIDIC GAS CAN DA-
MAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE
IN STORAGE.
utes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to
reach the carburetor. Do not drain the gas tank and
Drain the fuel tank.
Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and
carburetor are empty.
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in
the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.
Use fresh fuel next season.
NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative
in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits dur-
ing storage. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or
storage container. Always follow the mix ratio found
on stabilizer container. Run engine at least 10 min-
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
1.Dirty air filter.
2.Out of fuel.
3.Stale fuel.
4.Water in fuel.
5.Spark plug wire is
disconnected.
6.Bad spark plug.
7.Loose blade or broken
blade adapter.
8.Control bar in released
position.
9.Control bar defective.
1.Clean/replace air filter.
2.Fill fuel tank.
3.Drain
tank and refill with fresh clean fuel.
4.Drain fuel tank and
carburetor a
nd refill tank with fresh gasoline.
5.Connect wire to plug
6.Replace spark plug.
7.Tighten blade bolt or replace
blade adapter.
8.Depress control bar to handle.
9.Replace control bar.
Does not start
1.Engine flywheel brake is on when
control bar is released.
2.Bent engine crankshaft.
3.Blade adapter broken.
4.Blade dragging in grass.
1.Depress control bar to upper
handle before pulling starter rope.
2.Contact a qualified service center.
3.Replace blade adapter.
4.Move lawn mower to cut grass or
to hard surface.
1.Cutting height too low.
2.Lift on blade worn off.
3.Catcher not venting air.
1.Raise cutting height.
2.Replace blade.
3.Clean grass catcher.
1.Grass is too high or wheel height
is too low.
2.Rear of lawn mower housing/blade
dragging in grass.
3.Grass catcher too full.
4.Handle height position not right for you.
1.Raise cutting height
2.Raise rear of lawn mower housing
one (1) setting higher.
3.Empty grass catcher.
4.Adjust handle height to suit.
1. Belt wear.
2.Belt off of pulley.
3.Dirt in drive pinions.
1.Check/replace drive belt.
2.Check/reinstall drive belt.
3.Clean drive pinions.
Grass catcher not filling
(If required)
Hard to push
Loss of drive
(Power propelled)
Starter rope hard to pull
1.Rear of lawn mower housing of
cutting blade dragging in heavy grass.
2.Cutting too much grass.
3.Dirty air filter.
4.Buildup of grass, leaves, and
trash under mower.
5.Too much oil in engine.
6.Walking speed too fast.
1.Set to Higher Cut position.
2.Set to Higher Cut position.
3.Clean/replace air filter.
4.Clean underside of mower housing.
5.Check oil level.
6.Cut at slower walking speed.
1.Worn, bent or loose blade.
2.Wheel heights uneven.
3.Buildup of grass, leaves and trash
under mower.
1.Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.
2.Set all wheels at same height.
3.Clean underside of mower housing.
1.Worn, bent or loose blade.
2.Bent engine crankshaft.
1.Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.
2.Contact a qualified service center.
Loss of power
Poor cut-uneven
Excessive vibration
1)Ensure the engine and blades are stopped and the spark plug disconnected
before performing any maintenance, do not touch the engine muffler after use
at very high temperature.
ATTENTION:
Before the mower is stored, make sure the engine cool.
TRANSPORTATION:
Turn off the engine. Make sure the blade are not bent or damaged when you are pus-
hing the mower over obstacles.
HANDLE
You can fold your lawn mower handle for storage.
1.Loosen lever A on sides of the upper handle and
pivot entire handle assembly forward and allow it to
2.When setting up your handle from the storage po-
sition, loosen lever A on both sides. and rotate handle
and set it to new catch desired.
rest on mower. Re-tighten lever A.
GB
GB
13
14
CYLINDER
1.Remove spark plug.
2.Pour one ounce (29ml) of oil through spark plug
hole into cylinder.
3.Pull starter handle slowly a few times to distribute oil.
4.Replace with new spark plug.
OTHER
Do not store gasoline from one season to another.
Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust.
Rust and /or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems.
If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to
give protection from dust and dirt.
Cover your unit with a suitable protective cover that
does not retain moisture. Do not use plastic. Plastic
cannot breathe which allows condensation to form
and will cause your unit to rust.
CAUTION:
Never store the lawn mower
with gasoline in the tank inside a building
where fumes may reach an open flame
or spark. Allow the engine to cool before
storing in any enclosure.
IMPROTANT:
NEVER COVER MOWER
WHILE ENGINE AND EXHAUST AREAS
ARE STILL WARM.
carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.
Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean
engine oil. (See ENGINE in the CUSTOMER RES-
PONSIBILITIES section of this manual).
ENGINE
FUEL SYSTEM
IMPORTANT:
IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM
DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL SYSTEM
PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR. FUEL FILTER,
FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE. ALSO,
EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED
FUELS(CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL
OR METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH
LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF
ACIDS DURING STORAGE. ACIDIC GAS CAN DA-
MAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE
IN STORAGE.
utes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to
reach the carburetor. Do not drain the gas tank and
Drain the fuel tank.
Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and
carburetor are empty.
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in
the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.
Use fresh fuel next season.
NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative
in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits dur-
ing storage. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or
storage container. Always follow the mix ratio found
on stabilizer container. Run engine at least 10 min-
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
1.Dirty air filter.
2.Out of fuel.
3.Stale fuel.
4.Water in fuel.
5.Spark plug wire is
disconnected.
6.Bad spark plug.
7.Loose blade or broken
blade adapter.
8.Control bar in released
position.
9.Control bar defective.
1.Clean/replace air filter.
2.Fill fuel tank.
3.Drain
tank and refill with fresh clean fuel.
4.Drain fuel tank and
carburetor a
nd refill tank with fresh gasoline.
5.Connect wire to plug
6.Replace spark plug.
7.Tighten blade bolt or replace
blade adapter.
8.Depress control bar to handle.
9.Replace control bar.
Does not start
1.Engine flywheel brake is on when
control bar is released.
2.Bent engine crankshaft.
3.Blade adapter broken.
4.Blade dragging in grass.
1.Depress control bar to upper
handle before pulling starter rope.
2.Contact a qualified service center.
3.Replace blade adapter.
4.Move lawn mower to cut grass or
to hard surface.
1.Cutting height too low.
2.Lift on blade worn off.
3.Catcher not venting air.
1.Raise cutting height.
2.Replace blade.
3.Clean grass catcher.
1.Grass is too high or wheel height
is too low.
2.Rear of lawn mower housing/blade
dragging in grass.
3.Grass catcher too full.
4.Handle height position not right for you.
1.Raise cutting height
2.Raise rear of lawn mower housing
one (1) setting higher.
3.Empty grass catcher.
4.Adjust handle height to suit.
1. Belt wear.
2.Belt off of pulley.
3.Dirt in drive pinions.
1.Check/replace drive belt.
2.Check/reinstall drive belt.
3.Clean drive pinions.
Grass catcher not filling
(If required)
Hard to push
Loss of drive
(Power propelled)
Starter rope hard to pull
1.Rear of lawn mower housing of
cutting blade dragging in heavy grass.
2.Cutting too much grass.
3.Dirty air filter.
4.Buildup of grass, leaves, and
trash under mower.
5.Too much oil in engine.
6.Walking speed too fast.
1.Set to Higher Cut position.
2.Set to Higher Cut position.
3.Clean/replace air filter.
4.Clean underside of mower housing.
5.Check oil level.
6.Cut at slower walking speed.
1.Worn, bent or loose blade.
2.Wheel heights uneven.
3.Buildup of grass, leaves and trash
under mower.
1.Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.
2.Set all wheels at same height.
3.Clean underside of mower housing.
1.Worn, bent or loose blade.
2.Bent engine crankshaft.
1.Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.
2.Contact a qualified service center.
Loss of power
Poor cut-uneven
Excessive vibration
1)Ensure the engine and blades are stopped and the spark plug disconnected
before performing any maintenance, do not touch the engine muffler after use
at very high temperature.
ATTENTION:
Before the mower is stored, make sure the engine cool.
TRANSPORTATION:
Turn off the engine. Make sure the blade are not bent or damaged when you are pus-
hing the mower over obstacles.
HANDLE
You can fold your lawn mower handle for storage.
1.Loosen lever A on sides of the upper handle and
pivot entire handle assembly forward and allow it to
2.When setting up your handle from the storage po-
sition, loosen lever A on both sides. and rotate handle
and set it to new catch desired.
rest on mower. Re-tighten lever A.
