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STORAGE
CAUTION:
Never place any type of storage cover or tarp on the MOWER while it is still hot.
If the MOWER is being stored for extended periods of time (30 days or more), drain fuel tank and carburetor
bowl.
When storing the mower for extended periods of time:
1. Start the engine and run it until the tank, carburetor bowl and fuel line are completely empty and the engine
stalls.
2. Change the oil after each season.
3. Remove the spark plug. Use an oil-can to fill the cylinder with approx. 2 ml of oil. Slowly pull back the starter
handle, which will bathe the cylinder wall with oil. Screw the spark plug back in.
4. Clean the cooling fins of the cylinder and the housing.
5. Be sure to clean the entire equipment to protect the paint.
6. Store the equipment in a well-ventilated place.
NOTE: LIMITED WARRANTY does not cover fuel system damage or engine performance problems
resulting from neglected storage preparation.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Cause
Solution
Engine fails to start
Engine start/stop lever disengaged.
Engage engine start/stop lever.
Spark plug wire disconnected.
Connect spark plug wire.
Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.
Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.
Engine not primed.
Press primer bulb.
Faulty spark plug.
Clean, adjust gap, or replace.
Blocked fuel line.
Clean fuel line.
Engine flooded.
Wait a few minutes to restart, do not prime.
Engine runs erratic.
Spark plug wire loose.
Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.
Clean fuel line. Fill tank with clean, fresh
gasoline. Drain carburetor bowl.
Water or dirt in fuel system.
Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel.
Dirty air filter
Clean or replace the filter.
Engine overheats.
Engine oil level low.
Fill crankcase with proper oil.
Air flow restricted.
Clean area around and on top of engine.
Idles poorly.
Spark plug fouled, faulty, or gap too
wide.
Reset gap or replace spark plug.
Dirty air cleaner.
Clean or replace the filter.
Excessive vibration/noise
Blade loose or unbalanced.
Tighten and balance blade.
Bent/damaged blade.
Replace the blade.
Mower will not mulch
grass.
Wet grass.
Do not mow when grass is wet, wait until dry to
cut.
Uneven cut.
Excessively high grass.
Mow once at a high cutting height, then mow
again at desired height or make a narrower cutting
path.
Dull blade.
Sharpen or replace blade.
