12
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Handle not in cor-
rect position.
Handle positioned incorrectly.
Check to be sure that lower part of handle is pushed fully back
and snapped into proper position.
Handle knobs not tightened.
Tighten handle knobs.
M o w e r n o t
starting.
No petrol.
Fill the mower with petrol. Turn the fuel tap to the open position.
If the mower still does not start contact a servicing dealer.
Engine is flooded.
Wait 15 minutes, then try starting mower again. Do not prime
before attempting to start. Refer to STARTING / STOPPING THE
MOWER section but exclude the priming steps.
Old fuel.
Only use fresh fuel. Fuel over 30 days old may prevent the unit
from starting.
No spark.
Check spark. Remove spark plug. Reattach the spark plug cap
and lay spark plug on metal cylinder. Pull the starter rope and
watch for spark at spark plug tip. If there is no spark, repeat test
with a new spark plug.
Engine cutting out
after 5 minutes
Fuel tap most likely in the
CLOSED position therefore
only 5 mins of fuel left in the
fuel bowl.
Check Red fuel tap position.
= OPEN Fuel line for operation
= CLOSED Fuel line closed for when not in use (storage).
Mower hard to
push.
High grass, rear of mower
housing and blade dragging in
heavy grass, or cutting height
too low.
Raise cutting height.
Mower vibrating at
higher speed.
Blade is unbalanced.
Bent motor shaft.
Replace blade.
Stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark
plug, and inspect for damage. Have repaired by an authorized
service center before restarting.
Mower not mulch-
ing properly
Wet grass clippings sticking to
the underside of the deck.
Wait until the grass dries before mowing.
M o w e r n o t
catching properly
Cutting height set too low.
Raise cutting height. Cutting very wet grass at a low cutting height
will also greatly hinder the ability of the mower to throw the grass
to the catcher. Suggest raising the cutting height or cutting the
grass when it is not as wet.
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