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TROUBLE SHOOTING CHECK LIST
1.
ENGINE WON’T TURN OVER:
Mower
blades
engaged
------------------------------------------------- disengage blades
Drive not in neutral ------------------------ move Control Lever(s) to neutral position
Blown
fuse
------------------------------------------------------------------------ replace fuse
Dead
battery --------------------------------------------------------------- charge or replace
Solenoid
------------------------------------------------------------------------- consult dealer
Ignition
switch
------------------------------------------------------------------ consult dealer
Starter
---------------------------------------------------------------------------- consult dealer
2.
ENGINE WILL TURN OVER BUT WON’T START:
No
gas
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- refuel
clean or replace fuel filters
Over or under choked --------------------------------------------------------- adjust choke
Spark plug not firing ------------------------------------------------------ check spark plug
condition and reset gap*
Carburetor
maladjustment
------------------------------- reset carburetor adjustment*
Ignition
switch
------------------------------------------------------------------ consult dealer
3.
HARD TO START ENGINE:
Fuel line clogged ----------------------------------- clean fuel line and check fuel filter
Faulty
fuel
pump
-------------------------------------------------------------- consult dealer
Spark plug wire loose or grounded ---------------------------- check spark plug wires
Spark plug(s) faulty or improperly gapped -------------------------- check spark plug
condition
and
reset
gap*
Electronic
ignition
defective ------------------------------------------------ consult dealer
Dirty or maladjusted carburetor ------------------------------------- readjust carburetor*
consult dealer for carburetor service
4.
ENGINE STARTS BUT CUTS OUT:
Water
in
gasoline ---------------- drain old gasoline and replace with new gasoline
clean
carburetor
bowl
Clogged
fuel
line ------------------------------------------------------------- check fuel filter
clean
fuel
line
Vent in fuel cap plugged --------------------------------------------------------- check vent
Faulty
fuel
pump
-------------------------------------------------------------- consult dealer
Maladjusted
carburetor
----------------------------------------------- readjust carburetor*
Engine dies when Control Lever(s) is move from “neutral” ----- parking brake set
release
brake
5.
ENGINE
KNOCKS:
Low oil level --------------------------------------------------------------- check and add oil
Ignition
timing
off
------------------------------------------------------------- consult dealer
Fuel octane too low ------------------------------------------------- drain and replace with
higher
octane
gasoline
Over heated engine ---------------------------------- shut off engine and allow to cool
*
See engine manual for engine adjustments.