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Owner’s Manual
ACREAGE™ ROUGH CUT MOWER
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
NOTE: Please see the engine manual for a full troubleshooting guide for any engine issues.
Trouble
Cause
Correction
Engine does not start
Spark plug wire disconnected
Connect spark plug wire
Defective or incorrectly gapped spark plug
See engine manual
Fuel tank empty
Add fuel
Dirty carburetor or fuel line
See engine manual
Dirty air filter
See engine manual
Carburetor out of adjustment
For carburetor adjustment, take the unit to an
authorized service center
Engine flooded
Wait several minutes before starting
Stale gasoline
Drain old gasoline and add fresh gas
Defective ignition
See engine manual
Battery has no charge
Charge and replace if dead, damaged, or defective
Engine runs poorly
Bad spark plug
Replace spark plug
Dirty air filter
See engine manual
Carburetor out of adjustment
For carburetor adjustment, take the unit to an
authorized service center
Stale gasoline
Drain old gasoline and add fresh gas
Engine cooling system clogged
Clean debris screen and engine cooling fins
Engine overheats
Engine cooling system clogged
Clean debris screen and engine cooling fins
Carburetor out of adjustment
For carburetor adjustment, take the unit to an
authorized service center
Oil level is low
Add oil
Engine will not stop
running
Ignition failed
Inspect and replace damaged parts
Wire disconnected from ignition
Inspect, repair, or replace damaged parts
Poor Mower
performance
Cutter Blades Dull
Sharpen mower cutter blades,
Mower vibrates
Loose nuts or bolts
Check all bolts and nuts, including engine bolts
Broken mower head
Replace broken part