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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Possible Cause
Corrective Action
Engine will not start
Throttle is set to Slow/Stop position.
Move throttle to fast position.
Out of gasoline.
Fill gas tank.
Old or contaminated gasoline.
Drain gas tank and fill with fresh
gasoline.
Spark plug wire disconnected.
Connect spark plug wire.
Dirty air cleaner.
Clean or replace air cleaner.
Blade drive cable tension incorrect.
Adjust blade drive cable tension.
Will not cut or cutting performance is
poor
Dull blade.
Sharpen or replace blade.
NOTE
: a
new bolt will need to be installed if
blade is removed.
Clogged deck.
Unclog deck.
Excessive debris built up on or blocking
blade.
Clear debris from blade area.
Engine RPM set too low.
Check engine RPM.
Abnormal vibrations
Blade loose or out of balance.
Check blade for tightness. Rebalance if
necessary.
Engine loose.
Check engine mounting bolts.
Blade drive belt worn.
Replace blade drive belt.
Belt slips or smokes
Belt tension too low.
Adjust belt tension.
Belt worn or stretched.
Replace belt.
Pulleys worn or damaged.
Replace pulleys.
Clutch slips or squeals
Clutch cable tension too low.
Replace spring on idler arm.
Clutch worn or damaged.
Replace worn or defective clutch
assembly parts.
Blade brake will not engage
Inadequate slack in clutch cable.
Adjust clutch cable.
Clutch worn or damaged.
Replace clutch/brake assembly.
Transaxle will not engage
Clutch lever not engaging clutch.
Adjust clutch cable.
Clutch cable defective.
Replace cable.
Belt worn or broken.
Replace belt.
Transaxle will not disengage
Clutch cable out of adjustment.
Adjust clutch cable.
Engine will not turn over
Defective blade clutch.
Replace clutch.
Engine problem.
Contact an authorized servicing dealer
for your engine.
