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TROUBLESHOOTING
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GENERAL ________________________________________________________________
The troubleshooting chart below lists basic problems that may occur during start-up and operation. For more detailed
information, contact your area Jacobsen Dealer.
Symptoms
Engine will not start.
Engine hard to start
or runs poorly,
looses power or
stalls.
Mower does not
react to control
lever
Reels do not cut, or
cut unevenly
Possible Causes
1.
Choke in wrong position
2.
Empty fuel tank or dirty fuel
3.
Fuel Shut-off valve closed
4.
Engine / Spark Plug
5.
Engine switch off
1.
Choke in wrong position
2.
Dirty or incorrect fuel
3.
Loose Wiring
4.
Air intake plugged
5.
Vent in fuel cap plugged
1.
Drive joint clutch disengaged
2.
Traction clutch disengaged
3.
Reel clutch disengaged
1.
Reel to bedknife not adjusted
2.
Drive joint clutch disengaged
3.
Reel clutch disengaged
TROUBLESHOOTING
Action
1.
See Engine Manual
2.
Drain and refill fuel tank with fresh, clean fuel
3.
Open fuel shut-off valve
4.
See Engine Manual
5.
Turn engine switch to On
1.
See Engine Manual
2.
Refill with proper grade, clean fuel
3.
Check spark plug wire
4.
Clean air intake and air cleaner
5.
Clean fuel cap
1.
Engage drive joint clutch
2.
Engage traction clutch
3.
Engage reel clutch
1.
Adjust Reel to Bedknife
2.
Engage drive joint clutch
3.
Engage reel clutch
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