Problem
Possible Cause Corrective Action
1. The crankcase oil level is
incorrect.
1. Fill or drain to the full
mark.
2. Excessive loading. 2. Reduce load; use lower
ground speed.
3. The air intake screens are
dirty.
3. Clean with every use.
4. The cooling ns and
air passages under the
engine blower housing
and/or the rotating
air intake screen are
plugged.
4. Clean with every use.
The engine overheats.
5. The fuel mixture is lean. 5. Contact your Authorized
Service Dealer.
1. The crankcase oil level is
incorrect.
1. Fill or drain to the full
mark.
2. The air cleaner element
is dirty.
2. Clean or replace.
3. Dirt, water, or stale fuel
is in the fuel system.
3. Drain and ush the fuel
system; add fresh fuel.
4. The engine is
overheated.
4. See Engine Overheats.
5. A spark plug is damaged
or dirty.
5. Replace the spark plug.
6. The vent hole in the
fuel tank vent tting is
plugged.
6. Replace the fuel cap.
The engine loses power.
7. Low compression.
7. Contact your Authorized
Service Dealer.
1. The engine mounting
bolts are loose.
1. Tighten the engine
mounting bolts.
Abnormal vibration or noise.
2. There is a problem with
the engine.
2. Contact your Authorized
Service Dealer.
The machine will not
operate or is sluggish in
either direction because the
engine bogs down or stalls.
1. The parking brake is set. 1. Release the parking
brake.
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