TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING
Engine Will Not Start When “Cold”
Possible Causes
Remedies
Fuel tank is empty
Bad fuel
Fill with clean, fresh, properly-mixed, unleaded fuel
Drain tank and float bowl. Fill the tank with clean, fresh,
unleaded, properly-mixed fuel.
Fuel filter plugged
Replace fuel tank
Air cleaner plugged
Wash and re-oil air cleaner element (DuraForce only)
Remove and replace the spark plug
See “Engine Will Not Produce Spark” table
Check for loose blade, mower only
Check for sheared flywheel key
Fouled spark plug
No spark at spark plug
Insufficient momentum
Incorrect ignition timing
Low compression
See “Engine Has Low Compression” table
See “Engine Flooded With Fuel” table
Replace reed valves (DuraForce only)
Free up and run engine to clean (DuraForce only)
Fix or replace
Engine flooded with fuel
Reed valves not closed
Reed valves stuck closed
Primer or choke not operating
Engine Will Start When “Cold”, But Not When “Hot”
Possible Causes
Remedies
Engine is flooded
See “Engine Flooded With Fuel” table
Use no more than 10% ethanol blend. Avoid methanol
See “Engine Overheats” table
Excessive alcohol in fuel
Engine is overheated
Clogged bowl vent
Clean bowl vent
Fuel percolation (vapor lock)
Use current season gas for fuel mixture
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| Model Year | 2005 |
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