To lower the handle before storing (Fig. 14):
Loosen the starter rope guide knob. Remove starter
rope from guide and allow to retract into engine.
Fully loosen the handle knobs on the sides of the handle
and fold the upper handle down.
MAINTENANCE
Push inward on each side of the lower handle, and lift the
sides of the lower handle past the edges of the handle
mounting brackets.
Fold the lower handle forward, making sure not to bend
or kink the control cables.
Problem Possible Cause Solution
Handle not in cor-
rect position.
Handle positioned incorrectly.
Handle knobs not tightened.
Check to be sure that lower part of handle is pushed
fully back and snapped into proper position.
Tighten handle knobs.
Mower not starting. No spark.
No petrol.
Engine is flooded.
Starter rope pulls harder now than
when new.
Use spark tester to check for proper spark plug
operation.
Fill mower with petrol. If mower still does not start,
contact a servicing dealer.
Wait 15 minutes, then try starting mower again. Do not
prime before attempting to start.
Contact a servicing dealer.
Mo w e r ha rd to
push.
High grass, rear of mower housing and
blade dragging in heavy grass, or cut-
ting height too low.
Wheel assembly needs cleaning.
Raise cutting height.
Clean wheel assembly. See Drive Gear Mainte-
nance.
Mower vibrating at
higher speed.
Blade is unbalanced.
Bent motor shaft.
Replace blade.
Stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire from
the spark plug, and inspect for damage. Have repaired
by an authorized service center before restarting.
Mower not mulching
properly
Wet grass clippings sticking to the
underside of the deck.
Wait until the grass dries before mowing.
Mower not bagging
properly
Cutting height set too low. Raise cutting height.
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