Troubleshooting; Troubleshooting The Tractor - Simplicity 5101604 Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting
While normal care and regular maintenance will extend
the life of your equipment, prolonged or constant use may
eventually require that service be performed to allow it to
continue operating properly.
The troubleshooting guide below lists the most common
problems, their causes and remedies.
See the information on the following pages for instructions
on how to perform most of these minor adjustments
and service repairs yourself. If you prefer, all of these
procedures can be performed for you by your local
authorized dealer.
Troubleshooting the Rider
PROBLEM
Engine will not turnover or start.
Engine starts hard or runs poorly.
Engine knocks
Excessive oil consumption
Engine exhaust is black.
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CAUSE
1. Parking brake not engaged.
2. PTO (electric clutch) switch in ON position.
3. Out of fuel
4. Engine flooded.
5. Fuse blown.
6. Battery terminals require cleaning.
7. Battery discharged or dead.
8. Wiring loose or broken.
9. Solenoid or starter motor faulty.
10. Safety interlock switch faulty.
11. Spark plug(s) faulty, fouled or incorrectly
gapped.
12. Water in fuel.
13. Gas is old or stale.
1. Fuel mixture too rich.
2. Spark plug(s) faulty, fouled, or
incorrectly gapped.
1. Low oil level.
2. Using wrong grade oil.
1. Engine running too hot.
2. Using wrong weight oil.
3. Too much oil in crankcase.
1. Dirty air filter.
2. Engine choke control is in CLOSED
position.
WARNING
Remove the ignition key prior to
performing maintenance on the unit.
• To avoid serious injury, perform maintenance on the
tractor or mower only when the engine is stopped and
the parking brake is engaged.
• Always remove the ignition key, disconnect the spark
plug wire and fasten it away from the plug before
beginning the maintenace, to prevent accidental starting
of the engine.
REMEDY
1. Engage parking brake.
2. Place in OFF position.
3. If engine is hot allow to cool, then refill the
fuel tank.
4. Move choke control to CLOSED position.
5. Replace fuse.
6. Clean the battery terminals.
7. Recharge or replace.
8. Visually check wiring & replace broken or
frayed wires. Tighten loose connections.
9. Repair or replace. See authorized dealer.
10. Replace as needed. See authorized service
dealer.
11. Clean and gap or replace. See engine manual.
12. Drain fuel & replace with fresh fuel.
13. Drain fuel & replace with fresh fuel.
1. Clean air filter. Check choke adjustment.
2. Clean and gap or replace. See engine manual.
1. Check/add oil as required.
2. See engine manual.
1. Clean engine fins, blower screen and air
cleaner.
2. See engine manual.
3. Drain excess oil.
1. Replace air filter. See engine manual.
2. Open choke control.
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