TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Out of fuel; Engine not "CHOKED" propedy. Engine flooded. Fill fuel tank. See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. Replace spark plug. Clean/replace air filter. Replace fuel filter. Drain fuel tank and carbure tor, refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter. Check all wiring. See "To Adjust Carburetor" in section. Contact an authorized Bad spark plug. Dirty air filter. Dirty fuel filter. Water in fuel. Loose or damaged wiring. Carburetor out of adjustment. Service Adjustments Engine valves out of adjustment. service center/department. Hard to start Dirty air filter.
Bad spark plug. Weak or dead battery. Dirty fuel filter. Stale or dirty fuel. Clean/replace air filter. Replace spark plug. Recharge or replace battery. Replace fuel filter. Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline. Check all wiring. See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Service Adjustments section. Contact an authorized service center/department. Loose or damaged wiring. Carburetor out of adjustment. Engine valves out of adjustment. Enginewill not turn over Clutch/brake pedal not depressed Attachment clutch is engaged. Weak or dead battery. Blown fuse. Depress clutch/brake pedal. Disengage attachment clutch. Recharge or replace battery. Replace fuse. Clean battery terminals. Check all wiring.
Check/replace ignition switch. Check/replace solenoid or starter. Contact an authorized service center/department. Corroded battery terminals. Loose or damaged wiring. Faulty ignition switch. Faulty solenoid or starter. Faulty operator presence switch(es). Engine clicks but will not start Weak or dead battery. Corroded battery terminals. Loose or damaged wiring. Faulty solenoid or starter. Recharge or replace battery. Clean battery terminals. Check all wiring. Check/replace solenoid or starter. Loss of power Cutting too much grass/too fast. Throttle in =CHOKE" position. Set in =Higher Cut" position/ reduce speed. Adjust throttle control. 3O