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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Cause
Remedy
Engine overheats
1. Engine oil level low
2. Air flow restricted
1. Fill engine with proper amount and type of oil.
2. Clean grass clippings and debris from around the
engine’s cooling fins and blower housing.
Engine hesitates at high
RPMs
1. Spark plug gap set too close
1. Remove spark plug and adjust gap.
Engine idles poorly
1. Fouled spark plug
2. Dirty air cleaner
1. Replace spark plug and adjust gap.
2. Clean or replace air cleaner element and/or clean
pre-cleaner.
Excessive vibration
1. Cutting blades loose or unbalanced
2. Damaged, dull, or bent cutting blade
1. Tighten blade and spindle. Balance blade.
2. Replace blade.
Uneven cut
1. Deck not leveled properly.
2. Dull blade.
3. Uneven tire pressure.
1. Perform side-to-side deck adjustment.
2. Sharpen or replace blade.
3. Check tire pressure in all four tires.
