TROUBLESHOOTING
Engine Overheats
Possible Causes
Remedies
Cylinder head cooling fins clogged
Restricted carburetor jets
Clean fins thoroughly
Clean carburetor and jet
Ensure mixture is correct
Remove foreign material and clean
Improper gas to oil mix ratio
Cooling air intake plugged
Engine Vibrates Excessively
Possible Causes
Remedies
Blade out of balance
Bent blade
Balance blade or replace if damaged
Replace blade
Loose engine mounting screws
Tighten engine mounting screws (engine to plate, plate
to mower housing)
Bent crankshaft
Replace crankshaft
Replace flywheel
Flywheel out of balance (damaged)
Engine Crankshaft Will Not Turn
Possible Causes
Remedies
Engine brake incorrectly engaged
Disengage brake and inspect and repair as necessary,
mower only
Blade jammed in housing
Piston seized in its cylinder
Starter jammed
Inspect and repair or replace, mower only
Inspect and repair or replace
Repair starter
Engine Produces Mechanical Knocking Sound
Possible Causes
Remedies
Loose blade
Inspect and tighten blade nut to correct torque, mower
only
Loose flywheel
Inspect and tighten flywheel nut to correct torque
See “Engine Pre-Ignites” table
Replace rod and bearings
Pre-ignition is occurring
Loose rod cap
Loose engine mounting bolts
Tighten bolts
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