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Engine Problems
Trouble
Possible Cause
Remedial Action
Engine will not crank 1. Safety switch button not depressed
1.
Engine cranks but
will not start
2. Battery installed incorrectly
3. Battery dead or weak.
4. Blown fuse or circuit breaker
5. Engine ground wire loose.
1. Throttle/choke not in starting position.
1.
2. No fuel to the carburetor
2.
3. Fuel line or in-line fuel filter plugged
3.
4. No spark to spark plug
4.
5. Faulty spark plug
Engine smokes
1.
2.
3.
6. Dirty air cleaner
1. Engine oil has been overfilled
2. Dipstick not seated or broken
3. Engine loses crankcase vacuum
There are two switches in the starting circuit
of your unit. Make sure that the actuator is
fully depressing both switch buttons. Brake
pedal must be depressed and blade
engagement pedal disengaged.
2. Install the battery with negative terminal
attached to the black ground wire. Attach the
positive terminal to the red wire which goes to
the solenoid. Charge the battery fully before
installation.
3. Check fluid level in battery. If fluid level is low
fill to just below split rings with water. Charge
with 6 AMP charger until fully charged. If this
does not work, replace battery.
4. Replace fuse following instructionson page
19.
5. Make sure the black ground wire runs from
engine to frame or mounting bolt.
Check owner's guide for correct position for
throttle control/choke for starting.
Gasoline tank empty. Fill with gasoline.
Remove and clean fuel line. Replace filter if
necessary.
Spark plug lead disconnected. Connect lead.
Hold spark plug lead away from engihe block
about 1/8". Crank engine. There should be a
spark. If not, have engine repaired at
authorized engine service dealer.
5. 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.
6. If the air cleaner is dirty, the engine may not
start. Clean or replace as recommended by
the engine manufacturer.
Check oil level.
Replace defective part.
Engine breather defective. Replace.
NOTE: For problems beyond those listed here, please contact the local authorized service
dealer or call the Customer Support Service line listed on page 2 of this manual.
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