Troubleshooting The Mower - Briggs & Stratton 80012812WST Manual Del Operario

Troubleshooting the Mower

PROBLEM
Mower cut is uneven.
Mower cut is rough
looking.
Engine stalls easily
with mower engaged.
Engine runs and
tractor drives, but
mower will not drive.
For all other maintenance and operation issues, please contact your authorized dealer.
LOOK FOR
Mower not leveled properly.
Tractor tires not properly inflated.
Engine speed too slow.
Ground speed too fast.
Engine speed too slow.
Ground speed to fast.
Dirty or clogged air filter.
Cutting height set too low.
Engine not up to operating
temperature.
Starting mower in tall grass.
PTO not engaged.
REMEDY
Level mower deck. See Leveling the Mower Deck
section.
See Check Tire Pressure section.
Set to full throttle.
Slow down.
Set to full throttle.
Slow down.
See Servicing the Air Filter Assembly section.
Cut tall grass at maximum cutting height during first pass.
Run engine for several minutes to warm-up.
Start the mower in a cleared area.
Engage the PTO.
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