Simplicity 7100 Series Operator's Manual page 24

Troubleshooting & Repair
5. Excessive oil consumption.
A. Engine running too hot. Clean engine cooling fins and blower screen.
B. Wrong weight of oil See oil specifications.
C. Too much oil in crankcase. Drain excess oil.
6. Exhaust black or smoky.
A. Dirty air filter. Clean or replace.
B. Choke not open. Push In choke and be sure choke plate opens.
C. Carburetor adjustment wrong. See Engine Manual or your dealer.
7. Semi-Automatic Tractor - Tractor creeps forward or backward with vehicle motion lever in
neutral. Perform neutral adjustment.
8. Hydrostatic Tractor - Tractor creeps forward or backward with hydrostatic control lever in
neutral position. Perform hydrostatic neutral adjustment.
9. Engine runs, but will not drive tractor or lacks power.
A. Semi-Automatic or Six Speed - Transmission not in gear; shift into gear. Drive clutch
out of adjustment; adjust.
B. Hydrostatic - Free wheeling latch down; push latch up. Hoses kinked; check and
correct. Clutch idler pivot sticking; lubricate.
C. Parking brake engaged.
D. Transmission oil cold. Allow three minutes for warmup.
E. Transmission fluid low. Add as required. Check for leaks.
F.
Drive belt slipping. See problem no. 10.
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