Simplicity 4200 Series Operator's Manual page 19

Troubleshooting & Repair
3. Engine knocks.
A.
Low oil level. Check/add oil as required.
B. Using wrong grade oil. See Normal Care section.
4. Excessive oil consumption.
A.
Engine running too hot. Clean engine fins, blower screen
and air cleaner. See Normal Care section.
B. Using wrong weight of oil. See Normal Care section.
C. Too much oil in crankcase. Drain excessive oil.
5. Engine exhaust is black or smoky.
A.
Dirty air filter. Clean air filter.
B. Choke not fully open. Move control out of choke and be
sure choke opens fully. If problem still exists, check car¬
buretor adjustment,
6. Engine runs, but tractor will not drive or lacks power.
A.
Transmission not in gear. Shift into gear.
B. Drive belt slips. (See problem and cause below.)
7. Drive belt slips.
A.
Clutch or belt tension is out of adjustment. See Adjustment
section.
B. Pulleys or belt greasy or oily. Clean as required.
C. Belt stretched or worn. Replace with correct belt.
D. Clutch rod binding in guide. Oil clutch rod. See Tractor
Lubrication.
Table 2. Troubleshooting (Cont'd)
8. Brake will not hold.
A.
Brake is incorrectly adjusted. See Adjustment section.
B. Brake pads worn & require replacement. See your dealer.
9. Tractor handles poorly.
A.
Steering linkage is loose. Check and tighten any loose
connections.
B. Improper tire inflation. Check and correct.
C. , Wheels are spinning and slipping. Use weights to provide
additional stability and traction. *
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D. Moving too fast on slopes. Reduce speed.
10. Main tractor drive belt does not stop when clutch-brake pedal
is depressed.
A.
Belt stops out of adjustment. See Adjustments section.
B. Belt tension out of adjustment. See Adjustments section,
TROUBLESHOOTING (MOWER)
1. Mower will not raise.
Lift chain not attached or broken. Attach or repair.
2. Uneven cut.
A.
Mower not leveled properly. See leveling adjustment in
Mower Adjustment section.
B. Tractor tires not inflated equally or properly,
3. Mower cut is rough looking.
A.
Engine speed too slow. Set for three-fourths to full speed.
B. Tractor ground speed too fast. Use lower gear.
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