Bolens TMO-3394704 - Manual (Page 20)

TROUBLE SHOOTtNG GUIDE (Continued)
TROUBLE LOOK FOR REMEDY
No fuel to the carburetor Gasoline tank empty. Fill.
Fuel line or in-line fuel filter plugged. Remove and clean fuel line. Replace filter if necessary.
Air filter dirty If the air cleaner is dirty, the engine may not stait. Clean or replace as recommended by the engine
manufacturer.
Engine smokes Engine loses crankcase
vacuum
Dipstick not seated or broken. Replace defecliv- part.
Engine breather defective. Replace.
Excessive
vibration
Bent or damaged blade
spindle Stop engine immediately. Check all pulleys, blade adapters, keys and bolts for tightness and
damage. Tighten or replace any dam.aged parts.
Bent bla fe Stop engine Immediately. Replace damaged blade. Only use original equipment blades.
Mower will not
discharge
grass or leaves
uncut strips
Engine speed low
Transmission selection
Blades short or dull
Throttle must be set at full throttle.
Use lower transmission speed. The slower your ground speed, the better the quality of cut.
Sharpen or replace blades (uncut strip problem only).
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