Manual

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Troubleshooting
TroubleshootingChart
Problem Correction
The enginewill notstart.
The enginewill notturnover.
1. Follow the steps, "How To Start The Engine" in this book.
2. Electric-Start Models: Cleanthe battery terminals. Tighten the cables.
3. Drain the fuel tank. Cleanthe fuel line. Replacethe fuel filter.
4. Remove the spark plug(s). Move the throttle to the SLOW position. Turn the ignition key
to the ON position. Try to start the engine severaltimes. Install the spark plug.
5. Replacethe spark plug.
1. Follow the steps, "How To Start The Engine" in this book.
2. Electric-Start Models: Chargethe battery.
3. Replacethe fuse.
4. Checkthe wiring harnessfor damage or a loose connection. Repair the damaged wire.
5. Electric-Start Models: Replacethe solenoid.
1. Replacethe spark plug.
The engineis difficult to start. 2. Replacethe fuel filter.
The enginedoesnot run
smoothor hasa lossof
power.
The enginedoesnot run
smoothat fast speed.
The enginestopswhen the
blades are engaged.
Onslopes,the enginestops.
The enginewill not idle.
Ahot enginecausesa
decreasein power.
Excessivevibration.
1. Checkthe oil.
2. Cleanthe air filter.
3. Cleanthe air screen.
4. Replacethe spark plug.
5. Replacethe fuel filter.
1. Replacethe spark plug.
2. Adjust the throttle control.
3. Cleanthe air filter.
4. Replacethe fuel filter.
1. To activatethe seat sensor, always sit in the middle of the seat.
2. Checkthe wiring harnessfor damage or a loose connection. Repair the damaged wire.
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Mow up and down slopes. Nevermow across a slope.
To activatethe seat sensor, always sit in the middle of the seat.
Replacethe spark plug.
Cleanthe air filter.
Adjust the throttle control.
Drain the fuel tank. Cleanthe fuel line. Replacethe fuel filter.
1. Cleanthe air screen.
2. Checkthe oil.
3. Replacethe fuel filter.
1. Replacethe blade.
2. Checkfor loose engine bolts.
3. Decreasethe air pressure in the tires.
4. Checkfor a damaged belt or damaged pulley. Replacethe damaged parts.
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