Troubleshooting - White Outdoor LT 165 Operator's Manual

SECTION 11: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
Possible
Trouble
Cause(s)
Engine will Safety switch
not crank button not
depressed.
Battery installed
incorrectly.
Battery is dead
or weak.
Blown fuse or
circuit breaker.
Engine ground
wire loose.
Engine Throttle or choke
cranks but not in starting
will not start position.
No fuel to the
carburetor.
No spark to
spark plug.
Dirty air cleaner.
Engine Engine oil has
smokes been overfilled.
Engine loses
crankcase
vacuum.
Excessive Bent or
vibration damaged blade.
Bent blade.
Mower will Engine speed
not low.
discharge Speed selection.
grass or Cutting height
leaves set too low.
uncut strips Blades short or
dull.
NOTE:
For repairs beyond the minor adjustments above, contact your local authorized service dealer.
Corrective Action
There are two switches in the starting circuit of your unit: the brake pedal switch and
the deck engagement/lift lever switch. Make certain the actuator is fully depressing the
buttons on each switch.
The battery must be installed with negative terminal attached to black ground wire.
Negative terminal is identified at the post by "NEG", "N" or "-". The positive terminal,
identified by "POS", "P" or "+", must be attached to the big red wire which goes to the
solenoid. All batteries are to be fully charged before installing. Refer to "Quick Start"
battery guide that came with the operator's manual.
Check fluid level in battery. If fluid is low, fill to just below split rings with water. Charge
with 6 AMP charger until fully charged.
Refer to operator's manual for fuse box location. Replace fuse with automotive type
fuse. Fuses seldom fail without a reason. The problem must be corrected. Check for
loose connections in the fuse holder. Replace fuse holder if necessary. A dead short
may be in the cranking or charging circuit where the insulation may have rubbed
through and exposed the bare wire. Replace the wire or repair with electrician's tape if
the wire strands have not been damaged.
Note: Look for a wire pinched between body panels, burned by the exhaust pipe or
muffler or rubbed against a moving part.
Engine should have a black ground wire running from engine to frame or mounting
bolt.
Check operator's manual for correct position for throttle control and choke for starting.
Gasoline tank empty. Fill.
Fuel line or in-line fuel filter, if so equipped, plugged. Remove and clean fuel line.
Replace filter if necessary.
Spark plug lead disconnected. Connect lead.
Faulty spark plug. To test, remove spark plug. Attach spark plug lead to spark plug.
Ground the spark plug body against the engine block. Crank the engine. The spark
plug should fire at the electrode. Replace if it does not.
If the air cleaner is dirty, the engine may not start. Refer to the engine manual packed
with your unit.
Check oil level.
Dipstick not seated or broken. Replace damaged part.
Engine breather damaged. Replace.
Stop engine immediately. Check all pulleys, blade adapters, keys and bolts for
tightness and spindle damage. Tighten or replace any damaged parts.
Stop engine immediately. Replace damaged blade. Only use original equipment
blades.
Throttle must be set at full throttle.
Use slower ground speed. The slower your ground speed, the better the quality of cut.
Raise deck.
Sharpen or replace blades (uncut strip problem only).
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