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TROUBLE
SHOOTING
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE FAULT
REMEDY
Engine will not turn over
Engine stop lever released.
Operate engine stop lever.
Incorrect oil level.
Check oil level.
Obstruction under deck.
Remove obstruction.
Engine smokes
Excess oil level.
Check oil level.
Air cleaner cartridge oil
Service air cleaner.
soaked or blocked.
Engine runs then stops
Fuel starvation.
Fill fuel tank.
Fuel cap vent blocked.
Clean fuel cap vent.
Fuel tap closed.
Open fuel tap (if fitted).
Engine will not start
Engine under load.
Raise height of cut.
Fuel starvation.
Fill fuel tank.
Engine cold.
Set throttle to ‘choke’ position.
Incorrect/contaminated fuel.
Drain fuel tank and fill with
correct fuel.
Spark plug lead disconnected.
Connect spark plug lead.
Throttle setting incorrect.
Set throttle to ‘start’ position.
Faulty spark plug.
Clean and adjust gap or replace.
Engine runs rough
Spark plug lead becoming
Connect spark plug lead.
disconnected in use.
Faulty spark plug.
Clean and adjust gap or replace.
Air cleaner blocked.
Service air cleaner.
Incorrect/contaminated fuel.
Drain tank and fill with correct fuel.
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