PROBLEM
PROBABLE CAUSE
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Engine Will Not Start
Using Recoil Starter
1. Fuel tank empty.
1. Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel.
2. Engine needs priming.
2. Prime. Check Engine Manual for Instructions.
3. Spark plug wire disconnected.
3. Place spark plug wire onto spark plug.
Engine Stalls or Stops
After Running
1. Blade control is released or is not being held
securely against handle.
1. Blade control should be held securely against
handle at all times during operation of mower.
2. Fuel tank empty.
2. Fill with fuel to proper level.
3. Engine air pre-cleaner and or air cleaner dirty. 3. Clean free of all debris.
4. Spark plug defective or gap set improperly.
4. Service spark plug.
5. Water, debris or stale fuel in fuel system.
5. Drain and clean fuel system.
Engine Loses Power
1. Engine air pre-cleaner or air cleaner dirty.
1. Clean or replace filters.
2. Spark plug faulty.
2. Service spark plug.
3. Water, debris or stale fuel in fuel system.
3. Drain and clean fuel system.
Excessive Vibration
1. Damaged, out of balance or bent mower blade. 1. Service mower blade.
2. Loose blade components.
2. Service and tighten loose parts.
3. Loose or missing air lift (if equipped).
3. Replace air lifts. Tighten to proper torque.
4. Lumpy or frayed belt.
4. Replace belt.
Mower Will Not Move
Loss Of Traction
1. Build-up of debris on or around wheel drive
components.
1. Clean debris.
2. Transmission cable adjustment required.
2. Adjust transmission cable.
3. Drive belt requires replacement.
3. Replace drive belt.
4. Damaged transmission.
4. Contact authorized dealer.
Transmission Noise
1. Transmission cable adjustment required.
1. Adjust transmission cable.
2. Damaged transmission.
2. Contact authorized dealer.
Ground Speed
Too Fast / Too Slow;
Unable to Adjust
Ground Speed
1. Build-up of debris on or around wheel drive
control components.
1. Clean debris.
2. Transmission cable adjustment required.
2. Adjust transmission cable.
3. Drive belt requires replacement.
3. Replace drive belt.
4. Damaged transmission.
4. Contact authorized dealer.
Cutting Grass Improperly 1. Cutting height too low or high.
1. Adjust cutting height.
2. Forward speed too fast.
2. Adjust to a slower speed.
3. Cutting blade dull or damaged.
3. Sharpen cutting edges or replace blade.
Poor Grass Discharge 1. Forward speed too fast.
1. Adjust to a slower speed.
2. Grass is wet.
2. Mow when grass is dry.
3. Excessively worn or damaged blade.
3. Service mower blade.
4. Build up of grass clippings and debris under
deck.
4. Clean deck.
5. Improper blade installed on deck.
5. Install proper blade.
6. Blade installed improperly on deck.
6. Install blade properly.
Oil Leaking
1. Leaking engine case.
1. Contact authorized dealer.
2. Check and tighten drain plug.
3. Make sure dip stick or oil filler cap is securely in
place.
Troubleshooting
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