14
TROUBLE SHOOTING
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE FAULT
REMEDY
Engine will not turn
over
Engine stop / start bar
released.
Operate engine stop / start lever.
Incorrect oil level.
Check oil level.
Obstruction under deck.
Remove obstruction.
Engine smokes
Excess oil level.
Check oil level.
Air cleaner sponge oil
soaked or blocked.
Service air cleaner.
Engine runs then
stops
Fuel starvation.
Fill fuel tank.
Fuel cap vent blocked.
Loosen fuel cap then adjust to
finger tight.
Engine will not start
Engine under load.
Raise height of cut.
Fuel starvation.
Fill fuel tank.
Engine cold.
Set throttle to ‘choke’ position.
Incorrect/contaminated
fuel.
Drain fuel tank and fill with
correct fuel.
Spark plug lead
disconnected.
Connect spark plug lead.
Faulty spark plug.
Clean and adjust gap or
replace.
Engine runs rough
Spark plug lead
becoming disconnected
in use.
Connect spark plug lead.
disconnected in use.
Faulty spark plug.
Clean and adjust gap or
replace.
Air cleaner blocked.
Service air cleaner.
Incorrect/contaminated
fuel.
Drain tank and fill with co
rrect
fuel.
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
HELPLINE NO 08454505299
