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Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible Cause
Corrective Action
Engine does not start
1. The fuel tank is empty or
1. Drain and/or fill the fuel tank with fresh
the fuel system contains
gasoline. If the problem persists, contact
stale fuel.
an Authorized Service Dealer.
2. The throttle lever is not in
2. Move the throttle lever to the
Choke
the
Choke
position.
position
3. The wire is not connected
3. Connect the wire to the spark plug.
to the spark plug.
4. The spark plug is pitted,
4. Check the spark plug and adjust the gap
fouled or the gap is
if necessary. Replace the spark plug
incorrect.
if it is pitted, fouled or cracked.
Engine starts hard
1. The fuel tank contains stale
1. Drain and fill the fuel tank with fresh
or loses power
fuel.
gasoline.
2. The fuel cap vent hole is
2. Clean the fuel cap vent hole or replace
plugged.
the fuel cap.
3. The air filter element is
3. Clean the air filter pre-cleaner and/or
dirty and is restricting the
replace the air filter.
air flow.
4. The underside of the lawn
4. Clean the underside of the lawn mower
mower deck contains clip-
deck.
pings and debris.
5. The spark plug is pitted,
5. Check the spark plug and adjust the gap
fouled or the gap is
if necessary. Replace the spark plug if
incorrect.
it is pitted, fouled or cracked.
6. The engine oil level is low
6. Check the engine oil. Change the oil if
or the oil is dirty.
is dirty or add oil if it is low.
Engine runs rough
1. The wire is not connected
1. Connect the wire to the spark plug.
to the spark plug.
2. The spark plug is pitted,
2. Check the spark plug and adjust the gap
fouled or the gap is
if necessary. Replace the spark plug
incorrect.
if it is pitted, fouled or cracked.
3. The throttle lever is not in
3. Move the throttle lever to the
Fast
the
Fast
position.
position.
4. The air filter element is
4. Clean the air filter pre-cleaner and/or
dirty and is restricting the
replace the air filter.
air flow.
