3. Loosen the screw on the air filter housing and
remove it.
4. Remove the air filter.
5. Install the new air filter.
6. Replace the air filter housing.
7. Tighten the screw on the air filter housing.
8. Replace the air filter cover.
9. Tighten the 3 screws.
Problem
The product does not start.
The cutting blade rotates at idle
speed.
The cutting blade does not rotate
when the operator throttles up.
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To do a check of the water supply
system
1. Examine the nozzles on the blade guard and make
2. Clean as necessary.
3. Examine the filter on the water connector. Make sure
4. Clean as necessary.
Troubleshooting
Cause
The start procedure is done incor-
rectly.
The stop switch in the right (STOP)
position.
There is no fuel in the fuel tank.
The spark plug is defective.
The clutch is defective.
The idle speed is too high.
The clutch is defective.
The belt is too loose or defective.
The clutch is defective.
The cutting blade is installed incor-
rectly.
sure that they are not clogged.
that it is not clogged.
Possible solutions
To start the product with a
Refer to
cold engine on page 21 and To start
the product with a warm engine on
page 22 .
Make sure that the stop switch
(STOP) is in the left position.
Fill with fuel.
Replace the spark plug.
Speak to your service agent.
Adjust the idle speed.
Speak to your service agent.
Tighten the belt or replace the belt
with a new one.
Speak to your service agent.
Make sure that the cutting blade is
correctly installed.
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