Troubleshooting
Problem
Engine Will Not Start
Engine Stalls or Stops After
Running
Engine Loses Power
Excessive Vibration
Cutting Grass Improperly
Poor Grass Discharge
For all other issues, see your authorized dealer.
Probable Cause
1. Fuel tank empty.
2. Spark plug wire disconnected.
1. Blade control is released or is not being held securely
against handle.
2. Fuel tank empty.
3. Engine air pre-cleaner and or air cleaner dirty.
4. Spark plug defective or gap set improperly.
5. Water, debris or stale fuel in fuel system.
1. Engine air pre-cleaner or air cleaner dirty.
2. Spark plug faulty.
3. Water, debris or stale fuel in fuel system.
1. Damaged, out of balance or bent mower blade.
2. Loose blade components.
1. Cutting height too low or high.
2. Forward ground speed too fast.
3. Cutting blade dull or damaged.
1. Forward ground speed too fast.
2. Grass is wet.
3. Excessively worn or damaged blade.
4. Build up of grass clippings and debris under deck.
Corrective Action
1. Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel.
2. Place spark plug wire onto spark plug.
1. Blade control should be held securely against handle at
all times during operation of mower.
2. Fill with fuel to proper level.
3. Clean free of all debris.
4. Service spark plug.
5. Drain and clean fuel system.
1. Clean or replace filters.
2. Service spark plug.
3. Drain and clean fuel system.
1. See authorized dealer.
2. See authorized dealer.
1. Adjust cutting height.
2. Adjust to a slower speed.
3. See authorized dealer.
1. Adjust to a slower ground speed.
2. Mow when grass is dry.
3. See authorized dealer.
4. Clean deck.
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