Troubleshooting - Briggs & Stratton BRUTE BTPV22675HWFC Manuel D'utilisation

Troubleshooting

The engine will not start.
1. Make sure the fuel tank is filled with clean gasoline. Do not use old gasoline.
2. Make sure the wire for the spark plug is connected to the spark plug.
3. There is too much gasoline in the engine cylinder. Remove and dry the spark plug. Pull the recoil-start grip several times.
Install the spark plug. Connect the wire to the spark plug. Start the engine.
4. The engine is difficult to start in heavy or high grass. Move the mower to a clean dry surface.
5. Make sure the engine stop lever is in the operating position.
The engine will not stop.
1. Release the engine stop lever.
2. Check the engine stop cable. Replace the cable if bent or damaged.
Engine performance is bad.
1. Check the height of cut settings. Raise the height of cut if the grass is high.
2. Check the bottom of the blade housing. Clean the blade housing of grass and other debris.
3. Check the wire to the spark plug. Make sure the wire is connected.
4. Clean the engine cooling fins of grass and other debris.
5. Check the spark plug gap. Refer to the engine manual.
6. Check the amount of oil in the engine. Fill with oil if necessary.
7. Check the engine air cleaner. Refer to the engine manual.
8. The gasoline is bad. Drain and clean the fuel tank. Fill the fuel tank with clean gasoline.
Excessive vibration.
1. Remove the blade. Check the blade and balance if necessary. See the blade maintenance instructions.
2. Check for a bent or broken blade. A damaged blade is dangerous and must be replaced.
3. Check the blade adapter. Replace a broken blade adapter.
4. If the vibration continues, take the mower to an Authorized Service Center.
The grass will not discharge correctly.
1. Clean the bottom of the mower housing.
2. Check for a badly worn blade. Remove and sharpen the blade. For safety, replace the blade every two years with a factory
replacement blade.
The grass is not cut even.
1. Check the height adjustment at each wheel. The height adjustment must be the same for each wheel.
2. Make sure the blade is sharp.
3. Check for a bent or broken blade. A damaged blade is dangerous and must be replaced.
4. Check for a broken blade adapter. Replace a broken blade adapter.
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