MK Diamond Products MK-2013 HE, Owner'S Manual

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MK-20 SERIES Revision 09/06, Effective Date September 18, 2006
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When trouble occurs, Be sure to check the simple causes which, at first, may seem too
obvious to be considered. Refer to the table below for problems and their possible causes.
Troubleshooting
Engine
Cause
Problem
No Fuel Improper
Fuel
Dirt in
Fuel
Line
Fuse
Burned
Out
Incorrect
Oil Level
Dirty Air
Filter
Faulty
Spark
Plugs
Will Not Start
X X X X X
Hard Starting
X X X X X
Stops
Suddenly
X X X X
Lacks Power
X X X X X
Operates
Erratically
X X X X
Knocks On
Pings
X X
Skips or
Misfires
X X X
Back Fires
X X X
Overheats
X X X
High Fuel
Consumption
X X
Other
Cause
Problem
Improper Blade
for the Application
Improper Belt
Tension
Damage Caused
by External Ob-
jects
Reduced Blade Life
X X
Excessive Belt
Wear
X X
Transmission
Cause
Problem
Loose
Transmission
Linkage
Oil
Level
Cooling
Fan
Water in Oil
Reservoir
Dirty
Cooling
Fans
Loose Drive
Chain
Transmission
Jerky when
starting
X X X
Transmission
operates in one
direction
X
Transmission
Operating Hot
X X X X
Oil color is black
X X
Oil color is milky
X