Troubleshooting & Repair; Content Of Section; Troubleshooting Procedures - Simplicity 5216 Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting & Repair
CONTENT OF SECTION
This section of the manual provides trouble¬
shooting and repair instructions for the
more common and easily corrected prob¬
lems. For other problems, it is recommend¬
ed that you contact your dealer.
^^WARNING
To avoid serious injury, perform main¬
tenance on the tractor or mower only
when the engine is stopped and the
parking brake engaged. Always re¬
move the ignition key before beginn¬
ing the maintenance to prevent acci¬
dental starting of the engine.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES
Troubleshooting procedures are provided in
Table 2. To use these procedures, first locate
the problem description that best describes
the trouble that you have encountered.
Check the possible causes one at a time in the
order that they are listed.
1. Engine will not start.
A.
Gear shift lever not in neutral-start position. Shift into neutral.
B. PTO clutch lever not disengaged. Disengage fully.
C.
Out of fuel. Refill fuel tank.
D. Engine flooded. Push choke knob in & attempt to start.
E. Circuit breaker tripped. Wait one minute for automatic reset. Replace if defective
(see your dealer).
F.
Battery terminals require cleaning. See Normal Care section.
G. Battery discharged or dead. Recharge or replace.
H. Wiring loose or broken. Visually check wiring & replace broken or frayed wires.
Tighten loose connections.
I. Solenoid or starter motor faulty. Repair or replace.
J. Safety interlock switch faulty. Replace if needed. (See your dealer).
K. Spark plug or points faulty, fouled, or incorrectly gapped. Clean & gap or replace.
L. Water in fuel tank. Drain fuel & refill with fresh fuel.
M. Old stale gas. Drain fuel & replace with fresh fuel.
2. Engine starts hard or runs poorly.
A.
Fuel mixture too rich. Push choke knob in. If problem still exists, clean air filter.
B. Carburetor adjusted incorrectly. See your engine manual.
C.
Spark plug or points faulty, fouled, or incorrectly gapped. Clean and gap or replace.
Table 2. Troubleshooting
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