Scotts SP6213 - Manual (Page 29)

Troubleshooting - 25
TROUBLESHOOTING
Troubleshooting
Using Troubleshooting Chart
If you are experiencing a problem that is not listed in this
chart, see your authorized Scotts servicing dealer.
When you have checked all the possible causes listed and
you are still experiencing the problem, see your authorized
Scotts servicing dealer.
IF CHECK
Engine Will Not Start • Prime engine, (Cold - three times, Warm - 1 or 2 times)
• Fuel tank is empty.
• Stale or dirty fuel.
• Disconnected or dirty spark plug.
Engine Starts Hard Or Loses Power • Dirty fuel tank cap vents.
• Stale or dirty fuel.
• Dirty air cleaner element.
• Disconnected or dirty spark plug.
Engine Runs Rough • Carburetor needs to be cleaned.
• Disconnected or dirty spark plug.
• Dirty air cleaner element.
• Dirty cooling fins.
Engine Overheats • Dirty blower housing and cooling fins.
• Improper oil level.
Engine Vibrates Too Much • Loose blade bolt.
• Blade dull.
• Blade improperly balanced.
• Bent blade or crankshaft.
Mower Mows Unevenly • Pushing mower too fast.
• Mowing too fast around corners and mowing pattern not
changed.
• Insufficient overlapping of cuts when mowing.
• Blade dull or not balanced.
Bagging Chute Plugs • Grass not dry.
• Cutting height not raised high enough.
• Dirty or full grass bag.
• Mowing too fast.
Mower Will Not Self-propel • Traction belt broken.
• Traction belt jumped off pulley.
• SP6213 Only, Adjust Transmission Cable
• Traction cable stretched or broken.