Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible Cause Solution
Engine does
not start
Fuel tank (16) is empty
Oil tank is empty
Motor throttle control (2)
is not in correct starting position
Spark plug (20)
Blades hitting the grass to be cut
Check the fuel tank (16), and refuel if
required.
Check the level of the oil dipstick (19),
and if low or empty, add oil
Move the motor throttle control (2)
to the correct “START” position
Clean or replace if dirty or worn
Increase the cutting height of the mower
so the blades do not make contact with
the grass on start up
Cutting / Engine
performance
decreases
Cutting height
2 x swing blades (23) are dull
or blunt
60L hard catcher (7) is full
Increase the cutting height using the
8 height adjustment lever (13)
Replace the blades with new / sharp
blades.
Empty 60L hard catcher (7)
60L hard catcher
is not filling up to
optimum level
Cutting height too low
Grass is wet
2 x swing blades (23) are dull
or blunt
Rear discharge chute (12)
is blocked
Increase the cutting height using the
8 height adjustment lever (13)
Allow the grass to dry before mowing
Sharpen or replace the 4 x swing blades
(23)
Stop mower and clear the rear discharge
chute (12)
For issues relating specifically to the Briggs and Stratton engine, please contact
Briggs and Stratton via www.briggsandstratton.com or calling Customer Service
on (03) 9796 4900. For all other issues, please contact Customer Service on 1800 909 909
or email help@powertoolsupport.com
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