Homelite 1600383 - Manual (Page 16)

2. Stop engine, and drain and refill crankcase while engine
is warm. SEE MAINTENANCE section of this manual.
3. Remove spark plug, pour 1 oz. 10W-30oil into cylinder
through spark plug hole. Crank engine a few times to dis­
tribute oil. Reinstall spark plug.
4. Clean dirt and chaff from cylinder head fins and engine
housing.
5. Apply grease to all fittings and light engine oil to all
points listed in "Grease Fittings and Oil Application".
SEE MAINTENANCE section of this manual.
6. When engine is cool, fill fuel tank full of stabilizer treated
gasoline to keep air out of tank which could cause con­
densation.
7. Block the machine up off the wheels to relieve weight
and keep tires off a damp floor. Protect the tires from
prolonged exposure to direct sunlight.
8. Store the machine in a dry place outdoors.
STARTING AFTER STORAGE
1. Remove the spark plug and wipe it dry. Crank the en­
gine a few times to blow the excess oil out of the spark
plug hole, then reinstall the spark plug.
2. If needed fill the fuel tank completely with fresh "Reg­
ular" gasoline.
3. Service the air cleaner. (See "AIR CLEANER");
4. Check the crankcase oil level and replenish if necessary.
(See "Engine Oil").
5. Start the engine and let it operate slowly. DO NOT
operate at high speed immediately after starting. Operate
the machine outdoors or in a well ventilated area.
6. Inflate the tires to operating pressure. 10 pounds rear,
24 pounds front.
TROUBLESHOOTING
IF ENGINE FAILS TO START, check the following:
1. Ignition switch must be "On".
2. Throttle lever should be forward in "Choke" position
unless engine is flooded. If flooded move throttle back to
mid-range.
3. Gear shift lever must be in neutral engaging the safety
interlock switch.
4. Mower PTO drive clutch lever must be up in the dis­
engaged position to engage the safety interlock switch.
5. Forward-reverse control lever must be in neutral.
6. Spark plug cable must be securely connected.
IF BELT SLIPPAGE OCCURS, check the following:
1. Belts may be stretched or excessively worn.
2. Pulleys may be greasy or oily.
3. Insufficient belt tension due to a broken or worn tension
spring.
IF A BELT BREAKS, check the following:
1. Look for sharp edges or rough spots on pulleys.
2. Pulleys may be misaligned.
3. Belt tension may be too tight.
IF HANDLING IS DIFFICULT, check the following:
1. Controls or drive systems may be out of adjustment.
2. Tires under-inflated. Inflate rear tires to 10 pounds,
front tires to 24 pounds.
3. Wheels spinning on slopes. Wet grass is very slippery.
Mow in the late afternoon after it has dried.
IF AN UNEVEN CUT RESULTS, check the following:
1. Mower may not be adjusted properly. See ADJUST­
MENTS section of this manual.
2. Mower housing may be bent or damaged.
3. Blade arbor tube may be bent.
IF A POOR OR ROUGH LOOKING CUT RESULTS, check
the following:
1. Blade may need sharpening.
2. Grass may be too tall or gone to seed.
3. Drive belt may be slipping.
4. Mower may be out of adjustment.
5. Engine speed may be too slow. Run at 3/4 to full
throttle.
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