SECTION 4 - ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM PROBLEM SOLUTION PAGE
Engine
does not
start..
Engine
Starts Hard
or Loses
Power.
Engine
Runs
Erratically.
Engine
Idles Poorly.
Engine
Overheats.
Machine
Vibrates
Excessive.
Engine
Dies.
Key OFF.
Fuel Tank empty.
Fuel Shut-Off Closed.
Engine Throttle Control not at FAST
(Rabbit) position.
Choke NOT closed.
Spark Plug Wire loose or disconnected.
Blade Clutch Switch in ON position.
Spark Plug bad.
Dirty Air Fitter.
Traction Controts not Latched in Neutral.
Dirt or water Fuel Tank.
Air Filter dirty.
Spark Plug not gapped correctly.
Spark Plug bad.
Spark Plug bad.
Spark Plug not gapped correctly.
Fuel Filter plugged or dirty.
Dirty Air Filter.
Fuel Filter plugged
Engine Oil low in Crankcase.
Cooting Fins & Flywheel Screen Clogged.
Blade Mounting Botts loose.
Blade out of balance.
Engine Mounting Botts loose.
Mowing grass too tall.
Mowing too fast.
Turn Key to Run. 8
Fill Fuel Tank. 7
Open Fuel Shut-Off. 8
Put Engine Throttle Control to FAST (Rabbit)
position. 8
Put Throttle Control in CHOKE position. 8
Connect Spark Plug Wire. (See Engine Manual
Move Blade Clutch switch to OFF position. 6
tnstail new Spark Plug. (See Engine Manual
Clean Air Filter. (See Engine Manual
Move Traction Controls to NEUTRAL & 8
Engage Neutral Latch Lever
Drain and clean Fuel Tank, fill with fresh
Fuel. 7
Clean or install new Air Filter. (See Engine Manual
Check and set Spark Plug gap. (See Engine Manual
tnstail new Spark Plug. (See Engine Manual
install new Spark Piug.
Check and gap spark plug gap.
Replace Fuel Filter.
Clean or replace Filter.
Replace Fuel Filter.
(See Engine Manuai
(See Engine Manual
(See Engine Manual
Add Oil. (See Engine Manual
Clean Fins & Screen
Tighten Blade Mounting Bolts.
Sharpen and balance Blade.
Tighten Mounting Bolts.
12, 21
21
(See Engine Manual
Adjust cutting height. 12, 13
Reduce travel speed. 9
14
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