Engine Will Not Start

· Fuel shutoff knob not in open position.

· Fuel tank is empty.

· Stale or dirty fuel.

· Disconnected or dirty spark plug.

· Throttle lever not in correct position.

Engine Starts Hard Or Loses Power

· Dirty fuel tank cap vents.

· Stale or dirty fuel.

· Dirty air cleaner foam or paper element.

· Disconnected or dirty spark plug.

Engine Runs Rough

· Carburetor needs to be cleaned.

· Disconnected or dirty spark plug.

· Throttle lever not in fast position.

· Dirty cooling fins.

· Dirty air cleaner paper or foam element.

Engine Overheats

· Dirty blower housing and cooling fins.

· Oil level too low.

Engine Vibrates Too Much

· Loose blade bolt.

· Blade dull or not balanced.

· Blade brake clutch bolt not tight.

Mower Pushes Or Pulls Hard

· Rear axle not lubricated.

· Traction clutch needs adjustment.

Mower Mows Unevenly

· Pushing mower too fast.

· Mowing too fast around corners and mowing pattern not changed.

· Wheel levers not adjusted in the same position.

· Blade dull or not balanced.

Discharge Chute Plugs

· Grass not dry.

· Cutting height not raised high enough.

· Dirty or full grass bag.

· Mowing too fast.

· Engine not in full throttle position.

Mower Jerks Or Will Not Self-Propel

· Traction belt broken.

· Traction clutch not adjusted.

· Dirty transmission.

· Gear shift lever not in gear.

Mulched Grass Appearance Is Poor: Clumps, Excessive Clippings, Rough Cut, etc:

· Grass not dry.

· Mowing too fast.

· Engine not in full throttle position.

· Blade dull or not balanced.

· Cutting height set too low.