Bolens 130-527-000 - Manual (Page 20)

TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART FOR ELECTRIC START MODELS
TROUBLE LOOK FOR REMEDY
No spark to spark plug Spark plug had disconnected. Connect lead. Hold spark plug lead away from engine bloc,
about 1/8". Crank engine. There should be a spark. If not, have engine repaired at authorized
engine servii
e dealer.
Faulty spark plug. To test, remove spark plug. Attach spark plug lead to spark plug. Ground the
spark plug body against the engine block. Crank the engine. The spark plug should fire at the
electrode. Ri »place if it does not.
No fuel to the carburetor Gasoline tark empty. Fill.
Fuel valve shut off. Open valve. Valve is located either at the bottom
of the fuel tank or on the
carburetor.
Fuel line plu gged. Remove and clean.
Air filter dirty If the air cleaner is dirty, the engine may not start. Clean or replace as recommended by the
engine mam facturer.
Engine smokes Engine loses crankcase
vacuum
Dipstick not seated or broken. Replace defective part.
Engine breal her defective. Replace.
Excessive
vibration Bent or damaged blade
spindle Stop engine immediately. Check all pulleys, blade adapters, keys and bolts for tightness and
damage. Tignten or replace any damaged parts.
Bent blade 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 mui.t be set between 3/4 and full throttle.
Use lower tr insmission gear. The slower your ground speed, the better the quality of cut.
Sharpen or rsplace blades (uncut strip problem only).
■^NOTE
Refer to illustration below for proper deck link hookup.
If the deck is rerr oved for any reason, use the illustra­
tion below for cc rrect assembly.
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