Download PXT16542

TROUBLESHOOTING
Will
not start
1.
Out of fuel.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Engine not "CHOKED" properly.
Engine flooded.
Bad spark plug.
Dirty air filter.
Dirty fuel filter.
Water in fuel.
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3.
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6.
7.
See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section.
Wait several minutes before attempting to start.
Replace spark plug.
Clean/replace air filter.
Replace fuel filter.
Empty fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh
gasoline and replace fuel filter.
8.
9.
Loose or damaged wiring.
Carburetor out of adjustment.
8.
9.
Check all wiring.
See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Service Adjustments
section.
10.
Hard to start
Engine
turn
CORRECTION
CAUSE
PROBLEM
will not
over
Engine clicks
will not start
Loss of power
but
Engine valves out of adjustment.
10.
Contact an authorized service center/department.
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2.
3.
4.
5.
Dirty air filter.
Bad spark plug.
Weak or dead battery.
Dirty fuel filter.
Stale or dirty fuel.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Loose or damaged wiring.
Carburetor out of adjustment.
6.
7.
8.
Engine valves out of adjustment.
8.
Contact an authorized service center/department.
1.
2.
Clutch/brake pedal not depressed.
Attachment clutch is engaged.
1.
2.
Depress clutch/brake pedal.
Disengage attachment clutch.
3.
4.
Weak or dead battery.
Blown fuse.
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6.
7.
8.
9.
Corroded battery terminals.
Loose or damaged wiring.
Faulty ignition switch.
Faulty solenoid or starter.
Faulty operator presence switch(es).
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4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
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.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Weak or dead battery.
Corroded battery terminals.
Loose or damaged wiring.
Faulty solenoid or starter.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Recharge or replace battery.
Clean battery terminals.
Check all wiring.
Check/replace solenoid or starter.
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2.
3.
Cutting too much grass/too fast.
Throttle in "CHOKE" position.
Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under
mower.
1.
2.
3.
Raise cutting height/reduce speed.
Adjust throttle control.
Clean underside of mower housing.
4.
5.
Dirty air filter.
Low oil level/dirty oil.
4.
5.
Clean/replace air filter.
Check oil level/change oil.
6.
7.
8.
Faulty spark plug.
Dirty fuel filter.
Stale or dirty fuel.
6.
7.
8.
Clean and regap or change spark plug.
Replace fuel filter.
Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh, clean
gasoline.
9.
Water in fuel.
9.
Empty fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh
gasoline and replace fuel filter.
Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
Clean engine air screen/fins.
Clean/replace muffler.
Check all wiring.
See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Service Adjustments
Contact an authorized service center/department.
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15.
Spark plug wire loose.
Dirty engine air screen/fins.
Dirty/clogged muffler.
Loose or damaged wiring.
Carburetor out of adjustment.
Engine valves out of adjustment.
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11.
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14.
15.
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Clean/replace air filter.
Replace spark plug.
Recharge or replace battery.
Replace fuel filter.
Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh, clean
gasoline.
Check all wiring.
See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Service Adjustments
section.