Bolens 1208 - Manual (Page 31)

TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART (continued)
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1 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 filler if necessary.
Air filter dirty If the air cleaner is dirty, the engine may not start. Clean or replace as recommended by the engine
manufacturer.
Engine smokes Engine loses crankcase
vacuum
Dipstick not seated or broken. Replace defective part.
Engine breather detective. Replace.
Excessive
vibration
Bent or damaged blade
spindle
Stop engine immediately. Check all pulleys, blade adapters, keys and bolls 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 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).
BELT TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
Failure Probable Cause Corrective Action
1 Broken Belt 1A Sudden stop or shock load
to belt
1B Incorrect belt used
1C Abrupt engagement
ID Defective or damaged belt
1A Inspect rider for cause such as foreign objects stuck in
between deck and frame or belt path. Remove obstruction and
inspect for damage. Replace belt per parts list in this manual.
1B Replace with proper belt only. See parts list in this manual. Roll
belt onto pulley. Do not use a screwdriver to push or pry belt
onto pulley. The sharp bend can damage internal cords.
1C Slower engagement required.
ID Refer to IB.
2 Belt Shreds 2A Belt guides or guards in­
correctly adjusted
2B Pulleys not aligned
2 C Bad pulley—rough, rusty,
chipped, bent, frozen
bearing, etc.
2A Belt guides and guards should be adjusted to approxi­
mately 1/16 to 1/8 inch from belt when in the engaged position.
2B Realign pulleys to be within approximately 1/16 inch of each
other. Check with straight edge. Be sure fastening hardware
is tight.
2C Replace as necessary. Adjust as per 2B.
3 Belt Comes Off 3A Bell stretched
3B Broken or weak idler spring
3A Adjust as necessary when applicable. Refer to IB.
3B Replace. ^
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