Gravely 996122 Owner's/Operator's Manual page 42

Symptoms
Engine starts in gear
Engine stops running
Shift Selector is malfunctioning
Park brake doesn't work
Starter cranks slowly
Probable Causes
Neutral switch is adjusted incorrectly.
Shifter link is out of adjustment.
Gas tank is empty.
Spark plug wiring is defective.
Ignition switch is defective.
Battery is worn out or defective.
Crankshaft is broke.
Foot feed throttle spring is loose or
broken.
Throttle cable is sticking.
Engine idle return spring is loose or
broken.
Engine idle set too high.
Governor spring is loose or broken.
Drive Clutch does not disengaged.
Shift selector jumps out of gear.
Park brake cable is not adjusted
correctly.
Park brake cable is broken.
Park brake cable is jammed with
debris.
Battery power is low.
Battery connections are loose or
corroded.
Battery is worn out or defective.
Harness connections are loose.
Harness pin connections are bent.
Harness is defective.
Ignition switch is defective.
Starter is defective.
Engine oil is too heavy.
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Suggested Remedies
Adjust neutral switch to be engaged
with shift selector in neutral.
With shift selector in neutral, adjust
shifter link at engine to be in neutral
position.
Refill gas tank.
Replace spark plug wiring.
Replace ignition switch.
Replace battery.
Replace broken crankshaft.
Reattach disconnected foot feed
spring. Replace defective spring.
Clean and oil throttle cable. Replace
worn or damaged cable.
Reattach disconnected engine idle
spring. Replace defective spring.
Readjust engine idle.
(1250 to 1350 RPM)
Reattach disconnected governor
spring. Replace defective spring.
Clean drive clutch by blowing air
through it.
With shift selector in neutral, adjust
shifter link at engine to be in neutral
position.
Adjust park brake cable at the caliper.
Replace park brake cable.
Clean debris from park brake cable.
Recharge battery.
Clean and tighten battery
connections.
Replace battery.
Reconnect harness connections.
Straighten harness pins.
Replace harness.
Replace ignition switch.
Replace starter.
Replace with SAE 10W30 oil.