Murray 425014X92E Instruction Book page 29

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
PROBLEM
Loss of power
(continued)
Excessive
vibration
Engine dies when 1. Reverse operation system
tractor is shifted
into reverse
Engine continues 1. Faulty operator-safety
to run when oper-
ator leaves seat
with attachment
clutch engaged
Poor cut - uneven 1. Worn, bent or loose blade.
CAUSE
3. Build-up of grass, leaves and 3. Clean un der side of mower
trash under mower.
4. Dirty air fi lter.
5. Low oil level/dirty oil.
6. Faulty spark plug.
7. Dirty fuel fi lter.
8. Stale or dirty fuel.
9. Water in fuel.
10. Spark plug wire loose.
11. Dirty engine air screen/fi ns.
12. Dirty/clogged muffl er.
13. Loose or damaged wiring.
14. Carburetor out of adjustment. 14. See "To Adjust Car bu re tor" in
15. Engine valves out of
adjustment.
1. Worn, bent or loose blade.
2. Bent blade mandrel.
3. Loose/damaged part(s).
(ROS) is not "ON" while
mower or other attachment
is engaged.
pres ence control system.
2. Mower deck not level.
3. Buildup of grass, leaves, and 3. Clean underside of mower
trash under mower.
4. Bent blade mandrel.
5. Clogged mower deck vent
holes from buildup of grass,
leaves, and trash around
mandrels.
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CORRECTION
housing.
4. Clean/replace air fi lter.
5. Check oil level/change oil.
6. Clean and regap or change
spark plug.
7. Replace fuel fi lter.
8. Empty fuel tank and refi ll tank
with fresh, clean gasoline.
9. Empty fuel tank and carbure-
tor, refi ll tank with fresh gas-
oline and replace fuel fi lter.
10. Connect and tighten spark
plug wire.
11. Clean engine air screen/fi ns.
12. Clean/replace muffl er.
13. Check all wiring.
Service and Adjustments
section.
15. Contact a qualifi ed service
center/department.
1. Replace blade. Tighten blade
bolt.
2. Contact a qualifi ed service
center/department.
3. Tighten loose part(s).
Replace damaged parts.
1. Turn ignition key to
ROS "ON" position.
See Operation section.
1. Check wiring, switches and
connections. If not contact a
qualifi ed service center/de-
partment.
1. Replace blade. Tighten
blade bolt.
2. Level mower deck.
housing.
4. Contact a qualifi ed service
center/department.
5. Clean around mandrels to
open vent holes.