Bolens 300 Series - Manual (Page 20)

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE (Continued)
TROUBLE LOOK FOR REMEDY
No fuel to the carburetor Gasoline tani 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 cleai ler is dirty, the engine may not start. Clean or replace as recommended by the engine
manufacturer
Engine smokes Engine loses crankcase
vacuum
Dipstick not ieated or broken. Replace defective part.
Engine breatl ler 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 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 must be set between 3/4 and full throttle.
Use lower tra ismission speed. The slower your ground speed, the better the quality of cut.
Sharpen or r« place blades (uncut strip problem only).
Make certain deck engagement adjustment is correct. See adjustment section.
FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS, CONTACT:
SERVICE DEPARTMENT • P. 0. BOX 360900 • CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136