Country Clipper AVENUE 150/A100, Safety Instruction & Operatorrs Manual, Page: 22 / 30

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TROUBLE SHOOTING CHECK LIST
1. ENGINE WON’T TURN OVER:
Mower blades engaged ---------------------------------------------------------------- disengage blades
Drive not in neutral ---------------------------------------- move Control Lever(s) to neutral position
Blown fuse ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- replace fuse
Dead battery ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ charge or replace
Solenoid ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- consult dealer
Ignition switch --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- consult dealer
Starter ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- consult dealer
2. ENGINE WILL TURN OVER BUT WON’T START:
No gas ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ refuel
clean or replace fuel filters
Over or under choked ------------------------------------------------------------------------- adjust choke
Spark plug not firing ---------------------------------------------------------------------- check spark plug
condition and reset gap*
Carburetor maladjustment ----------------------------------------------- reset carburetor adjustment*
Ignition switch --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- consult dealer
3. HARD TO START ENGINE:
Fuel line clogged --------------------------------------------------- clean fuel line and check fuel filter
Faulty fuel pump ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ consult dealer
Spark plug wire loose or grounded ------------------------------------------- check spark plug wires
Spark plug(s) faulty or improperly gapped ------------------------------------------ check spark plug
condition and reset gap*
Electronic ignition defective ---------------------------------------------------------------- consult dealer
Dirty or maladjusted carburetor ---------------------------------------------------- readjust carburetor*
consult dealer for carburetor service
4. ENGINE STARTS BUT CUTS OUT:
Water in gasoline ------------------------------- drain old gasoline and replace with new gasoline
clean carburetor bowl
Clogged fuel line ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- check fuel filter
clean fuel line
Vent in fuel cap plugged ------------------------------------------------------------------------ check vent
Faulty fuel pump ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ consult dealer
Maladjusted carburetor -------------------------------------------------------------- readjust carburetor*
Engine dies when Control Lever(s) is move from “neutral” --------------------- parking brake set
release brake
5. ENGINE KNOCKS:
Low oil level ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- check and add oil
Ignition timing off ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- consult dealer
Fuel octane too low ---------------------------------------------------------------- drain and replace with
higher octane gasoline
Over heated engine -------------------------------------------------- shut off engine and allow to cool
* See engine manual for engine adjustments.