Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Service; Troubleshooting The Tractor - Simplicity 1693452 Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting,
Adjustment, & Service
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 instruc-
tions 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 TRACTOR

SYMPTOM
Engine will not turnover or start.
Engine starts hard or runs poorly. 1.
Engine knocks.
Excessive oil consumption.
Engine exhaust is black.
Engine runs, but tractor will
not drive.
PROBLEM
1. Ground speed lever not in
neutral-start position.
2. PTO lever in ON position.
3. Out of fuel.
4. Engine flooded.
5. Circuit breaker tripped.
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.
12. Water in fuel.
13. Gas is old or stale.
14. Clutch/Brake pedal not depressed. 14. Depress pedal.
Fuel mixture too rich.
2. Spark plug 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 throttle control
is in choke position.
1. Ground speed lever in neutral.
2. Transmission release lever
in "push" position (hydro only).
3. Belt is broken.
4. Drive belt slips.
5. Brake is not fully released.
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WARNING
To avoid serious injury, perform maintenance on
the tractor or mower only when the engine is
stopped and the parking brake engaged.
Always remove the ignition key, disconnect the
spark plug wire and fasten it away from the plug
before beginning the maintenance, to prevent
accidental starting of the engine.
SOLUTION
1. Shift into neutral.
2. Place in OFF position.
3. If engine is hot, allow it to cool, then refill
the fuel tank.
4. Move throttle control out of CHOKE position.
5. Wait one minute for automatic reset, replace
if defective.
6. See Maintenance Section.
7. Recharge or replace.
8. Visually check wiring & replace if damaged.
Tighten loose connections.
9. Repair or replace. See authorized dealer.
10. See authorized service dealer.
11. See engine manual.
12. Drain fuel & refill with fresh fuel.
13. Drain fuel & replace with fresh fuel.
1. Clean air filter. Check choke adjustment
(engine speed control).
2. 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 maintenance section.
2. Change engine speed control position.
1. Shift in forward or reverse.
2. Move into drive position.
3. See Drive Belt Replacement.
4. See problem and cause below.
5. See authorized service dealer