Troubleshooting And Repair - Simplicity 7100 Series Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting & Repair
For problems not covered in this manual,
contact your dealer.
warning
To avoid serious injury, perform main¬
tenance on the tractor only when the
engine is stopped. Always remove the
ignition key before beginning the main¬
tenance to prevent accidental starting
of the engine.
1. Engine does not crank.
A. Semi-Automatic or Six Speed - Gear shift lever not in neutral.
Hydrostatic - Transmission control lever not in neutral.
B.
PTO lever(s) not disengaged.
C. Circuit breaker tripped. Wait one minute for automatic reset. If defective, see
your dealer.
D. Wiring loose or broken. Replace broken wires and tighten connections.
E. Battery discharged or terminals corroded. Clean terminals or have battery changed.
F. Faulty electrical system.
2. Engine cranks but does not start.
A. Out of gasoline.
B. Engine flooded. Push in choke and attempt to start.
C.
Crankcase oil too heavy. See Engine Manual.
D. Water in gasoline or gasoline is stale. Drain and fill with fresh gasoline.
E. Faulty engine electrical or fuel system. See Engine Manual or your dealer._
3. Engine hard to start or runs poorly.
A. Fuel mixture too rich. Push in choke. Clean air filter.
B.
Carburetor adjusted incorrectly or engine needs tune up. See Engine Manual
or your dealer.
C.
Water in gasoline. Drain and fill with fresh gasoline.
4. Engine knocks.
A. Oil level low. Add oil as required.
B. Wrong grade of oil. See oil specifications.
C.
Wrong grade of gasoline. Use fresh, reguiar grade of gasoline.
2l