Troubleshooting
PROBLEM
Engine Will Not Start
Engine Stalls or Loses
Power After Running
Excessive Vibration
Mower Will Not Move/
Loss Of Traction
Cutting Grass
Improperly
Poor Grass Discharge
Oil Leaking
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PROBABLE CAUSE
1. Fuel tank empty.
2. Spark plug wire disconnected.
3. Wiring harness disconnected.
4. Battery dead.
1. Blade control is released or is not being held
securely against handle.
2. Fuel tank empty.
3. Engine pre-cleaner and/or air cleaner dirty.
4. Spark plug fouled or gap set improperly.
5. Water, debris or stale fuel in fuel system.
1. Damaged, out of balance or bent mower
blade.
2. Loose blade components.
3. Loose or missing air lift (if equipped).
4. Lumpy or frayed belt.
1. Build-up of debris on or around drive
components.
2. Transmission cable adjustment required.
3. Drive belt requires replacement.
4. Damaged transmission.
1. Cutting height too low or high.
2. Forward speed too fast.
3. Cutting blade dull or damaged.
1. Forward speed too fast.
2. Grass is wet.
3. Excessively worn or damaged blade.
4. Build up of grass clippings and debris under
deck.
5. Improper blade installed on deck.
6. Blade installed improperly on deck.
1. Loose dipstick.
2. Loose drain plug.
3. Oil level is overfilled.
4. Damaged oil seals.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel.
2. Place spark plug wire onto spark plug.
3. Connect wiring harness.
4. Charge or replace battery.
1. Blade control should be held securely against
handle at all times during operation.
2. Fill with fuel to proper level.
3. Clean or replace precleaner and/or air clean-
er.
4. Service spark plug.
5. Drain and clean fuel system.
1. Contact authorized dealer.
2. Contact authorized dealer.
3. Contact authorized dealer.
4. Contact authorized dealer.
1. Clean debris.
2. Adjust transmission cable.
3. Contact authorized dealer.
4. Contact authorized dealer.
1. Adjust cutting height.
2. Adjust to a slower speed.
3. Contact authorized dealer.
1. Adjust to a slower speed.
2. Mow when grass is dry.
3. Contact authorized dealer.
4. Clean deck.
5. Contact authorized dealer.
6. Contact authorized dealer.
1. Make sure dipstick/oil filler cap is securely in
place.
2. Check and tighten drain plug.
3. Drain excess oil.
4. Contact authorized dealer.
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