Clean the engine regularly with a cloth or brush. Keep the
cooling system (blower housing area) clean to permit
proper air circulation which is essential to engine perform-
ance and life. Be certain to remove all grass, dirt and com-
bustible debris from muffler area.
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OFF SEASON STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
The following steps should be taken to prepare lawn
mower for storage.
1. Following the final cut of the season allow the fuel tank
to run dry.
2. Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described in
the lubrication instructions.
3. Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage
instructions.
4. Lightly coat mower's cutting blade with chassis grease
to prevent rusting.
5. Store mower in a dry, clean area.
NOTE: When storing any type of power equipment in an
unventilated or material storage shed,
Care should be taken to rust-proof the equipment. Using
a light oil or silicone, coat the equipment, especially
cables and all moving parts.
NOTE: Be careful not to bend or kink cables.
NOTE: If the starter rope becomes disconnected from
rope guide on handle, disconnect and ground the spark
plug wire, Depress the blade control handle and pull the
starter rope out from engine slowly. Slip the starter rope
into the rope guide bolt on handle.
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PROBLEM
Engine does not start.
Engine difficult to start or loses
power.
Engine operates erratically.
Engine idles poorly.
Engine skips at high speed.
Engine overheats
Mower vibrates abnormally
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
PROBABLE CAUSE
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Throttle chock not in the correct
Move throttle chock to correct position
position for the prevailing conditions.
Fuel tank is empty.
Fill tank with fuel: refer to ENGINE
OWNERS MANUAL.
Air cleaner element is dirty.
Clean air cleaner element: refer to
ENGINE OWNERS MANUAL
Spark plug loose.
Tighten spark plug to 25-30 Nm.
Spark plug wire loose or
Install spark plug wire on spark plug.
disconnected from plug.
Spark plug gap is incorrect.
Set gap between electrodes at 0.7 to
0.8mm
Spark plug is defective.
Install new, correctly gapped plug: refer
to ENGINE OWNERS MANUAL
Carburetor is flooded with fuel.
Remove air cleaner element and pull
starter rope continuously until
carburetor clears itself and install air
cleaner element.
Contact the service agent.
Faulty ignition module.
Drain fuel and clean tank. Fill tank with
Dirt, water, or stale fuel tank.
clean, fresh fuel
Vent hole in fuel tank cap is plugged.
Clean or replace fuel tank cap.
Air cleaner element is dirty.
Clean air cleaner element.
Spark plug is defective.
Install new, correctly gapped plug:
refer to ENGINE OWNERS MANUAL
Spark plug gap is incorrect.
Set gap between electrodes at 0.7 to
0.8mm
Air cleaner element is dirty.
Clean air cleaner element: refer to
ENGINE OWNERS MANUAL
Air cleaner element is dirty.
Clean air cleaner element: refer to
ENGINE OWNERS MANUAL
Air slots in engine shroud are blocked.
Remove debris from shots.
Cooling fins and air passages under
Remove debris from cooling fins and
engine blower housing are blocked.
air passages.
Gap between electrodes of spark plug
Set gap between electrodes at 0.7 to
is too close.
0.8mm
Remover any debris from slots in
Cooling air flow is restricted.
shroud, blower housing, air passages,
and cooling fins on engine.
Install FGRTC spark plug.
Incorrect spark plug.
Cutting assembly is loose.
Air slots in engine shroud are blocked.
Air slots in engine shroud are blocked.
Cutting assembly is unbalanced.
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