White Outdoor Z - 165 User Manual
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WARNING:
Drain fuel into an approved container, in open air, and away from open flames.
5.
Clean the engine and the entire Z-series thoroughly.
6.
Lubricate all lubrication points.
7.
Follow the battery storage guidelines (refer to BATTERY STORAGE for details).
8.
Inflate tires at regular intervals.
9.
Store in a clean, dry area.
SECTION 11: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
Trouble
Possible Cause(s)
Corrective Action
Engine fails to start
PTO switch engaged.
Brake pedal not engaged.
Spark plug wire disconnected.
Throttle control lever not in correct
starting position.
Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel.
Blocked fuel line.
Faulty spark plug.
Engine flooded.
Disengage PTO switch.
Engage brake pedal.
Connect wire to spark plug.
Move throttle lever to FAST or START posi-
tion.
Fill tank with clean, fresh (not over 30 days)
gasoline.
Clean fuel line.
Clean, adjust gap or replace.
Crank engine with throttle in FAST position.
Engine runs erratic
Unit running in START position.
Engage brake pedal.
Spark plug wire loose.
Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.
Vent in gas cap plugged.
Water or dirt in fuel system.
Dirty air cleaner.
Move throttle lever to FAST position.
Push choke lever to OFF position.
Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean, fresh (not
over 30 days) gasoline.
Clear vent.
Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel.
Clean air cleaner.
Engine overheats
Engine oil level low.
Air flow restricted.
Dirty air cleaner.
Fill crankcase with proper oil.
Remove blower housing and clean.
Clean air cleaner.
Occasional skip (hesitates) at
high speed
Spark plug gap too close.
Adjust gap to .030”.
Idles poorly
Spark plug fouled, faulty or gap too
wide.
Dirty air cleaner.
Reset gap to .030” or replace spark plug.
Clean air cleaner.
Excessive vibration
Cutting blade loose or unbalanced.
Bent cutting blade.
Tighten blade and adapter. Balance blade.
Replace blade.
Mower will not mulch grass
Engine speed too low.
Wet grass.
Excessively high grass.
Dull blade.
Set throttle at full throttle.
Do not mow when grass is wet; wait until
later to cut.
Mow once at a high cutting height, then
mow again at desired height or make a nar-
rower cutting swath (1/2 width).
Sharpen or replace blade.
Uneven cut
Wheels not positioned correctly.
Dull blade.
Uneven tire pressure.
Place all four wheels in same height posi-
tion.
Sharpen or replace blade.
Equal tire pressure in all four wheels.