EarthQuake Acreage 42795 Manuel De L'utilisateur page 20

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Trouble
Engine does not start
Engine runs poorly
Engine overheats
Engine will not stop running
Poor Mower Performance
Mower Vibrates
Blades Won't Spin
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NOTE: Please see the engine manual for a full troubleshooting guide for any engine issues.
Cause
Spark plug wire disconnected
Defective or incorrectly gapped spark plug
Fuel tank empty
Dirty carburetor or fuel line
Dirty air filter
Carburetor out of adjustment
Engine flooded
Stale gasoline
Defective ignition
Battery has no charge
Bad spark plug
Dirty air filter
Carburetor out of adjustment
Stale gasoline
Engine cooling system clogged
Engine cooling system clogged
Carburetor out of adjustment
Oil level is low
Ignition failed
Wire disconnected from ignition
Cutter Blades Dull
Belt Tension Loose
Loose nuts or bolts
Broken mower head / blades
Blade engagement handle in backward/up
position
Broken drive belt
Belt tension loose
Operator Manual
Acreage Rough Cut Mower
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Correction
Connect spark plug wire
See engine manual
Add fuel
See engine manual
See engine manual
For carburetor adjustment, take the unit to an
authorized service center
Wait several minutes before starting
Drain old gasoline and add fresh gas
See engine manual
Charge and replace if dead, damaged, or
defective
Replace spark plug
See engine manual
For carburetor adjustment, take the unit to an
authorized service center
Drain old gasoline and add fresh gas
Clean debris screen and engine cooling fins
Clean debris screen and engine cooling fins
For carburetor adjustment, take the unit to an
authorized service center
Add oil
Inspect and replace damaged parts
Inspect, repair, or replace damaged parts
Sharpen or replace mower blades
Adjust Belt Tension
Check all bolts and nuts, including engine bolts
Replace broken parts
Lower handle to the foward/down position
Replace belt
Adjust belt tension