Mclane Throw Reel Mower - Trouble Shooting Chart; Engine Starting and Power Issues; Operation and Engine Overheating Issues

TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART
PROBLEM CAUSE
1. Engine fails to start. A
B
C
D
E
Check fuel tank for gas.
Spark plug lead wire disconnected.
Throttle control lever not in starting position.
Check spark plug.
Carburetor improperly adjusted. Engine flooded. Remove
spark plug, dry the plug, crank engine with plug removed,
and throttle in off position. Replace spark plug and lead wire
and resume starting procedures.
F Old/stale gas. Drain and refill with fresh gas.
2. Hard starting or loss of power. A Spark plug wire loose
B Carburetor improperly adjusted.
C Dirty air cleaner.
3. Operation erratic. A Dirt in gas tank. Drain, clean and refill.
B Dirty air cleaner.
C Water in fuel supply.Drain and refill.
D Vent in gas cap and/or carburetor plugged. Clear vent.
E Carburetor improperly adjusted.
4. Occasional skip (hesitates) at high speed. A Spark plug fouled, faulty or gap too wide.
B Carburetor improperly adjusted.
C Dirty air cleaner.
5. Idles poorly. A Carburetor idle speed too slow.
B Spark plug gap too close.
C Carburetor idle mixture adjustment improperly set.
6. Engine overheats A Adjust carburetor.
B Remove any obstructions from air passages in shrouds.
C Clean cooling fins.
D Fill crankcase to proper oil level.
NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA.
THE ENGINE ON THIS UNIT IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH A SPARK ARRESTING MUFFLER.
--WARNING--
USE OR OPERTION OF THIS ENGINE ON ANY FOREST COVEREDj BRUSH COVEREDj OR GRASS COVERED LAND WITHOUT A STATE
APPROVEDSPARKARRESTORIN EFFECTIVEWORKING ORDERCONSTITUTESA VIOLATIONOF THE LAW OF THE STATEOF CALIFORNIA,
NOTE:For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above,
please contact your local Lawn Mower Service Center
For engine Service see Authorized Briggs & Stratton Service Center.
Refer to the Briggs & Stratton Engine Manual enclosed.
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