TROUBLESHOOTING
Engine Lacks Power
Possible Causes
Remedies
Dull blade
Sharpen or replace blade, mower only
Clean housing thoroughly, mower only
Clean exhaust ports
Housing choked with grass and debris
Plugged exhaust system
Muffler plugged
Clean or replace muffler
Flywheel key sheared
Carburetor dirty
Replace flywheel key
Clean carburetor
Intake air leak
Repair or replace failed components(s)
See “Engine Has Low Compression” table
Low compression
Engine Surges
Possible Causes
Remedies
Fouled idle circuit
Air leak
Clean idle circuit
Check sealing surfaces, oil seals, gaskets, and port plugs
Check filters and fuel line
Restricted fuel flow
Engine RPM low
Adjust to proper specification. Note: A slight surge at no
load is normal.
Governor link misadjusted (R tek)
Air vane sticking
Adjust
Clean or replace
Engine Backfires
Possible Causes
Remedies
Flywheel key sheared
Muffler filled with carbon
Exhaust ports plugged
Air leak to crankcase
Spark plug partly fouled
Replace key
Clean muffler
Clean ports
Replace seals or re-seal crankcase to cylinder
Clean or replace
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