Husqvarna PZ 72 Owners Manual - Page 48

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE, Problem, Cause

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Problem TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Cause Engine will not start Starter does not turn the engine over Engine runs rough Engine seems weak • Blade switch is engaged • Steering controls are not locked in the neutral position • Parking brake is not activated • Battery is dead • Contamination in the carburetor or fuel line • Fuel supply is closed or the tap for the fuel tank is in the wrong position • Clogged fuel filter or fuel line • Faulty ignition system • Dead battery • Poor contacts on the battery terminal cable connections • Fuse blown • Ignition system faulty • Fault in the starter safety circuit, see Safety System in the Maintenance Section • Faulty carburetor • Choke control is pulled out with warm engine • Clogged fuel filter or jet • Clogged ventilation valve on the fuel cap • Fuel tank nearly empty • Fouled spark plug • Spark plug is loose • Rich fuel mixture or fuel-air mixture • Wrong fuel type • Water in the fuel • Clogged air filter • Clogged air filter • Fouled spark plugs • Carburetor incorrectly adjusted 48

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Problem
Cause
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Engine will not start
Blade switch is engaged
Steering controls are not locked in the neutral position
Parking brake is not activated
Battery is dead
Contamination in the carburetor or fuel line
Fuel supply is closed or the tap for the fuel tank is in the
wrong position
Clogged fuel filter or fuel line
Faulty ignition system
Starter does not turn the engine over
Dead battery
Poor contacts on the battery terminal cable connections
Fuse blown
Ignition system faulty
Fault in the starter safety circuit, see
Safety System
in the
Maintenance
Section
Engine runs rough
Faulty carburetor
Choke control is pulled out with warm engine
Clogged fuel filter or jet
Clogged ventilation valve on the fuel cap
Fuel tank nearly empty
Fouled spark plug
Spark plug is loose
Rich fuel mixture or fuel-air mixture
Wrong fuel type
Water in the fuel
Clogged air filter
Engine seems weak
Clogged air filter
Fouled spark plugs
Carburetor incorrectly adjusted