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