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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.
The following table provides solutions to common problems encountered with the
lawnmower:
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,
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
- Clear any clogged grass debris
