Webb WE1742SD, Original Instructions Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
PROBLEM CORRECTION
Will not start
1. Out of fuel.
2. Engine not "CHOKED" properly.
3. Engine
floo
ded.
4. Bad spark plug.
5. Dirty air
fil
ter.
6. Dirty fuel
fil
ter.
7. Water in fuel.
8. Loose or damaged wiring.
9. Carburetor out of adjustment.
10. Engine valves out of adjustment.
1. Fill fuel tank.
2. See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section.
3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start.
4. Replace spark plug.
5. Clean/replace air
fil
ter
6. Replace fuel
fil
ter
7. Empty fuel tank and carburetor, re
fill
tank with fresh
gasoline and replace fuel
fil
ter.
8. Check all wiring.
9. See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Service Adjustments
section.
10. Contact an authorized service center/department.
Hard to start
1. Dirty air
fil
ter.
2. Bad spark plug.
3. Weak or dead battery.
4. Dirty fuel
fil
ter.
5. Stale or dirty fuel.
6. Loose or damaged wiring.
7. Carburetor out of adjustment.
8. Engine valves out of adjustment.
1. Clean/replace air
fil
ter
2. Replace spark plug.
3. Recharge or replace battery.
4. Replace fuel
fil
ter.
5. Empty fuel tank and re
fill
tank with fresh, clean gas.
6. Check all wiring.
7. See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Service Adjustments
section.
8. Contact an authorized service center/department.
Engine will not
turn over
1. Brake pedal not depressed.
2. Attachment clutch is engaged.
3. Weak or dead battery.
4. Blown fuse.
5. Corroded battery terminals.
6. Loose or damaged wiring.
7. Faulty ignition switch.
8. Faulty solenoid or starter.
9. Faulty operator presence switch(es). 1. Depress brake pedal.
2. Disengage attachment clutch.
3. Recharge or replace battery.
4. Replace fuse.
5. Clean battery terminals.
6. Check all wiring.
7. Check/replace ignition switch.
8. Check/replace solenoid or starter.
9. Contact an authorized service center/department.
Engine clicks but
will not start
1. Weak or dead battery.
2. Corroded battery terminals.
3. Loose or damaged wiring.
4. Faulty solenoid or starter.
1. Recharge or replace battery.
2. Clean battery terminals.
3. Check all wiring.
4. Check/replace solenoid or starter.
Loss of power
1. Cutting too much grass/too fast.
2. Throttle in "CHOKE" position.
3. Build-up of grass, leaves, trash under mower.
4. Dirty air
fil
ter.
5. Low oil level/dirty oil.
6. Faulty spark plug.
7. Dirty fuel
fil
ter.
8. Stale or dirty fuel.
9. Water in fuel.
10. Spark plug wire loose.
11. Dirty engine air screen/
fins
.
12. Dirty/clogged m
uffl
er.
13. Loose or damaged wiring.
14. Carburetor out of adjustment.
15. Engine valves out of adjustment.
1. Raise cutting height/reduce speed.
2. Adjust throttle control.
3. Clean underside of mower housing.
4. Clean/replace air
fil
ter
5. Check oil level/change oil.
6. Clean and regap or change spark plug.
7. Replace fuel
fil
ter
8. Empty fuel tank and re
fill
tank with fresh, clean gas.
9. Empty fuel tank and carburetor, re
fill
tank with fresh
gasoline and replace fuel
fil
ter.
10. Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
11. Clean engine air screen/
fins
.
12. Clean/replace m
uffl
er.
13. Check all wiring.
14. See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Service Adjustments
15. Contact an authorized service center/department.
Excessive
vibration
1. Worn, bent or loose blade.
2. Bent blade mandrel.
3. Loose/damaged part(s). 1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.
2. Replace blade mandrel.
3. Tighten loose part(s). Replace damaged parts.
Engine continues
to run when
operator leaves
seat with
attachment clutch
engaged
1. Faulty operator-safety presence
control system.
1. Check wiring, switches and connections. If
not corrected, contact an authorized service
center / department.
CAUSE