Rotary Lawnmower Owners Manual
Safety
Operation
Assembly
Maintenance
Model No. M46
WARNING • PLEASE READ
For your own safety please read this manual before attempting to operate your new unit.
Failure to follow instructions can result in serious personal injury. Spend a few moments to
familiarize yourself with your mower before each use.
9096-305209
Model No. M46
AU
2
WARNING
Discharge openings must be guarded at all times. Do not remove the
mulching plug or hold the safety ap up while mowing.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Engine does not start.
Throttle not in CHOKE position. Move throttle to CHOKE
Fuel tank is empty. Fill tank with fuel.
Air cleaner element is dirty. Clean air cleaner element.
Spark-plug loose. Tighten spark-plug to 25-30 N•m.
Spark-plug leads loose or disconnect
from plug
Install spark-plug lead on spark plug.
Spark-plug gap is incorrect.
Set gap between electrodes at
0.6 to 0.7mm.
Spark-plug is defective. Install new, correctly gapped plug.
Carburetor is flooded with fuel.
Remove spark plug lead and remove
plug. Switch fuel tap off. Pull starter
rope 6 times to clear cylinder of fuel.
Clean and dry spark plug,then reinstall.
Faulty ignition module. Contact the service agent.
Engine difficult to start
or losses power
Dirt, water or stale fuel tank.
Drain fuel and clean tank. Fill tank with
clean, fresh fuel.
Vent hole in fuel tank cap is plugged. Clean or replace fuel tank cap.
Air cleaner element is dirty. Clean air cleaner element.
Engine operates
erratically.
Spark-plug is defective. Install new, correctly gapped plug.
Spark-plug gap is incorrect.
Set gap between electrodes at
0.6 to 0.7mm.
Air cleaner element is dirty. Clean air cleaner element.
Engine idles poorly.
Air cleaner element is dirty. Clean air cleaner element.
Air slots in engine shroud are blocked. Remove debris from shots.
Cooling fins and air passages under
engine fan housing are blocked.
Remove debris from cooling fins and air
passages.
Engine skips at speed.
Gap between electrodes or
spark-plug is too close.
Set gap between electrodes at high 0.7
to .08mm
Engine overheats.
Cooling air flow is restricted.
Remove any debris from slots in
shroud, blower housing, air passages
and cooling fins on engine.
Incorrect spark-plug. Install correct spark plug.
Mower vibrates
abnormally.
Cutting assembly is loose.
Check and tighten blade and cutting
plate bolts.
Cutting assembly is unbalanced.
Check blade and cutting plate for
damaged wear. Replace all damaged or
worn components.
