PROBLEM
Engine does not start.
Engine difficult to start or loses
power.
Engine operates erratically.
Engine idles poorly.
Engine skips at high speed.
Engine overheats
Mower vibrates abnormally
PROBABLE CAUSE
Throttle chock not in the correct
position for the prevailing conditions.
Fuel tank is empty.
Air cleaner element is dirty.
Spark plug loose.
Spark plug wire loose or
disconnected from plug.
Spark plug gap is incorrect.
Spark plug is defective.
Carburetor is flooded with fuel.
Faulty ignition module.
Dirt, water, or stale fuel tank.
Vent hole in fuel tank cap is plugged.
Air cleaner element is dirty.
Spark plug is defective.
Spark plug gap is incorrect.
Air cleaner element is dirty.
Air cleaner element is dirty.
Air slots in engine shroud are blocked.
Cooling fins and air passages under
engine blower housing are blocked.
Gap between electrodes of spark plug
is too close.
Cooling air flow is restricted.
Incorrect spark plug.
Cutting assembly is loose.
Cutting assembly is unbalanced.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Move throttle chock to correct position
Fill tank with fuel: refer to ENGINE
OWNERS MANUAL.
Clean air cleaner element: refer to
ENGINE OWNERS MANUAL
Tighten spark plug to 25-30 Nm.
Install spark plug wire on spark plug.
Set gap between electrodes at 0.7 to
0.8mm
Install new, correctly gapped plug: refer
to ENGINE OWNERS MANUAL
Remove air cleaner element and pull
starter rope continuously until
carburetor clears itself and install air
cleaner element.
Contact the service agent.
Drain fuel and clean tank. Fill tank with
clean, fresh fuel
Clean or replace fuel tank cap.
Clean air cleaner element.
Install new, correctly gapped plug:
refer to ENGINE OWNERS MANUAL
Set gap between electrodes at 0.7 to
0.8mm
Clean air cleaner element: refer to
ENGINE OWNERS MANUAL
Clean air cleaner element: refer to
ENGINE OWNERS MANUAL
Remove debris from shots.
Remove debris from cooling fins and
air passages.
Set gap between electrodes at 0.7 to
0.8mm
Remover any debris from slots in
shroud, blower housing, air passages,
and cooling fins on engine.
Install FGRTC spark plug.
Air slots in engine shroud are blocked.
Air slots in engine shroud are blocked.
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
GB
9
GB
8
Clean the engine regularly with a cloth or brush. Keep the
cooling system (blower housing area) clean to permit
proper air circulation which is essential to engine perform-
ance and life. Be certain to remove all grass, dirt and com-
bustible debris from muffler area.
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OFF SEASON STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
The following steps should be taken to prepare lawn
mower for storage.
1. Following the final cut of the season allow the fuel tank
to run dry.
2. Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described in
the lubrication instructions.
3. Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage
instructions.
4. Lightly coat mower's cutting blade with chassis grease
to prevent rusting.
5. Store mower in a dry, clean area.
NOTE:
When storing any type of power equipment in an
unventilated or material storage shed,
Care should be taken to rust-proof the equipment. Using
a light oil or silicone, coat the equipment, especially
cables and all moving parts.
NOTE:
Be careful not to bend or kink cables.
NOTE:
If the starter rope becomes disconnected from
rope guide on handle, disconnect and ground the spark
plug wire, Depress the blade control handle and pull the
starter rope out from engine slowly. Slip the starter rope
into the rope guide bolt on handle.
