Trouble shooting chart – Bolens 24695L User Manual
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TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART
PROBLEM
CAUSE
REMEDY
1. Excessive
vibration.
A. Bent crankshaft.
B. Vane plate out of balance
A. Replace crankshaft (should be done by an authorized service
dealer).
B. Replace vane plate.
2. Height Adjust
ment slips out
of lockout
position.
A. Handle bent.
A. Replace index handle and index plate.
3. Engine Fails
to Start.
A. Check fuel tank for gas.
B. Spark plug lead wire
disconnected.
C. Faulty spark plug.
A. Fill tank if empty.
B. Connect lead wire.
C. Spark should jump gap between control electrode and side
electrode. If spark does not jump, replace the spark plug.
4. Hard Starting
or loss of power.
(
A. Spark plug wire loose.
B. Dirty air cleaner.
A. Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
B. Clean air cleaner as described in engine manual.
5.
Engine Over- 1
heats. ^
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A. Carburetor not adjusted
properly.
B. Air flow restricted.
C. Engine oil level low.
A. Adjust carburetor. See engine manual.
B. Remove blower housing on engine and clean as described in the
engine manual.
C. Fill crankcase with the proper oil.
^NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, please contact your local service dealer.
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