Problem Cause
Engine does not start. The drive of the blades is engaged. Refer to
PTO (Power Take-
Off) button on page 5
.
Steering controls are not locked in the neutral position.
The battery is too weak. Refer to
To charge the battery on page
18
.
There is dirt in the carburetor or the fuel line.
The fuel filter or fuel line is clogged.
The ignition system is damaged.
Incorrect neutral adjustment. Refer to
To adjust the neutral posi-
tion on page 20
.
The starter motor does not turn the engine
over.
Incorrect operation conditions. Refer to
Operation conditions on
page 9
.
A fuse is blown. Refer to
Fuses on page 6
.
The connection between the cable and the battery is bad. Refer
to
To clean the battery on page 18
.
The battery is too weak. Refer to
To charge the battery on page
18
.
Incorrect neutral adjustment. Refer to
To adjust the neutral posi-
tion on page 20
.
The engine does not run smoothly. The carburetor is incorrectly set.
The fuel filter or fuel jet is clogged.
Incorrect neutral adjustment. Refer to
To adjust the neutral posi-
tion on page 20
.
The choke is engaged and the engine is warm.
The check valve on the fuel tank cap is clogged.
The fuel tank is almost empty.
The spark plug is defective.
Incorrect fuel mixture or fuel type.
The engine apparently has no power. The fuel filter is clogged.
Incorrect neutral adjustment. Refer to
To adjust the neutral posi-
tion on page 20
.
The spark plug is defective.
The carburetor is incorrectly set.
There is vibration in the product. The blades, the pulley or other rotating parts are loose. Refer to
To replace the blades on page 21
.
One or more of the blades are not balanced. Refer to
To exam-
ine the blades on page 21
.
The engine is loose.
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