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Troubleshooting
General Troubleshooting
WARNING!
- Always switch off the engine and pull the ignition cable before starting any inspection or
adjustment work.
- If, after making an adjustment or repair to the engine, you let it run for a few minutes, remember
that the exhaust and other parts will get hot.
Fault
Possible Cause
Solution
Loud while running,
machine vibrates heavily
- Screws are loose
- Blade fasteners are loose
- Blade is unbalanced
- Check screws
- Check blade fasteners
- Replace blade
Engine does not start
- start/stop bar not pressed
- Primer bulb is empty
- Spark plug is defective
- Fuel tank is empty
- Engine may be flooded
- Press start/stop bar
- Press primer bulb 3~5 times.
- Replace spark plug
- Refill with fuel
- remove plug and dry, see
page 15
Engine runs unsteadily
- Air filter is soiled
- Spark plug is soiled
- Clean the air filter
- Clean the spark plug
Uneven mowing results
- Blade is blunt
- Cutting height is too low
- Sharpen the blade
- Set correct height
Unsatisfactory grass
collection
- Cutting height is too low
- Blade is worn
- grass bag is clogged
- Set correct height
- Replace the blade
- Empty the grass bag
The following table provides solutions to common problems encountered with the lawnmower.
