Manual

Troubleshooting
Theengine will not start.
1. Make sure the fuel tank is filled with dean gasoline. Do not use old gaso%e.
2. On a cold engine, push the primer button (optional on some models). For the number of times requiredto push the
primer button, seethe engine manufacturer's instructions.
3. Make sure the wire for the spark plug is connected to the spark plug.
4. There is too much gasoline in the engine cylinder. Removeand dry the spark plug. Pull the recoil-start grip severaltimes.
Install the spark plug, Connectthe wire to the spark plug. Start the engine.
5. The engine is difficult to start in heavyor high grass. Move the mower to a clean dry surface.
6. Make sure the engine stop lever is in the operating position.
7. Make sure the fuel valve is in the ON position. Referto the engine manual.
Theengine will not stop.
1. Releasethe engine stop lever.
2. Checkthe enginestop cane. Replacethe cane if bent or damaged.
Engineperformanceis bad.
1. Checkthe height of cut settings. Raisethe height of cut if the grass is high.
2. Checkthe bottom of the blade housing. Cleanthe blade housing of grass and other debris,
3. Checkthe wire to the spark plug. Makesure the wire is connected.
4. Cleanthe engine cooling fins of grass and other debris.
5. Checkthe spark plug gap. Set the spark plug gap at 0.030"
6. Checkthe amount of oil in the engine. Fill with oi if necessary.
7. Checkthe engineair cleaner.Referto the engine manual.
8. The gasoline is bad. Drain and clean the fuel tank. Fifl the fuel tank with clean gasoline.
Excessivevibration.
1. Takethe mower to an Authorized Service Center.
Thegrass will not dischargecorrectly.
1. Cleanthe bottom of the mower housing.
2. Takethe mower to an Authorized Service Center..
Thegrass is not cut even.
1. Checkthe height adjustment at each wheel. The height adjustment must be the same for each wheel.
2. Takethe mower to an Authorized Service Center.
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