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TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART
PROBLEM:
The engine
will not start.
1.
Follow the steps, =How To Start The Engine" in this book.
2.
Electric- Start Models: Clean the battery terminals. Tighten the
cables.
3.
Drain the fuel tank. Clean the fuel line. Replace the fuel filter.
4.
Remove the spark plug (s). Move the throttle to the SLOW posi-
tion. Turn the ignition key to the ON position. Try to start the en-
gine several times. Install the spark plug.
5.
Replace the spark plug.
6.
Adjust the carburetor.
PROBLEM: The engine will not turn over.
1.
Followthe steps, "HowTo StartThe Engine _in this book,
2.
Electric-StartModels:Checkthe levelofthe acidinthe battery.
if needed,add water. Charge the battery.
3.
Replacethe fuse.
4.
Check the wiringharnessfor damage or a looseconnection.
Repairthe damagedwire.
5.
Electric- StartModels:replacethesolenoid.Recoil-StartMod-
els: replacethe module.
PROBLEM: The engine is difficult to start.
1.
Adjustthe carburetor.
2.
Replacethe spark plug.
3.
Replacethe fuel filter.
PROBLEM: The engine does not run smooth or has a
loss of power.
1.
Check the oil.
2.
Clean the air filter.
3.
Clean the air screen.
4.
Replace the spark plug.
5.
The engine is working too hard. Use a lower gear.
6.
Adjust the carburetor.
7.
Replace the fuel filter.
PROBLEM:
The engine does not run smooth at fast
speed.
1.
Replacethe spark plug.
2.
Adjustthe throttlecontrol.
3.
Cleanthe air filter.
4.
Replace the fuel filter.
PROBLEM:
The
engine
stops
when
the
blades
are
engaged.
1.
To activate the seat sensor, always sit in the middle of the seat.
2.
Check the wiring harness for damage or a loose connection.
Repair the damaged wire.
PROBLEM:
On slopes,
the engine
stops.
1.
Mow up and down slopes. Never mow across a slope.
2.
To activate the seat sensor, always sit in the middle ofthe seat.
PROBLEM:
The engine
will not idle.
1.
Rep_acethe sparkplug.
2.
Clean the air filter.
3.
Adjust the carburetor.
4.
Adjust the throttle control.
5.
Drain the fuel tank. Clean the fuel line. Replace the fuel filter.
PROBLEM:
A hot engine
causes
a decrease
in power.
1.
Clean the air screen.
2.
Check the oil
3.
Adjust the carburetor.
4,
Replace the fuel filter.
PROBLEM:
Excessive
vibration.
1.
Replace the blade.
2.
Check for loose engine bolts.
3.
Decrease the air pressure in the tires.
4.
Adjust the carburetor.
5.
Check for a damaged belt or damaged pulley. Replace the
damaged parts.
PROBLEM:
The grass does not discharge
correctly.
1.
Stop the engine. Clean the mower housing.
2.
Raise the height of cut.
3.
Replace or sharpen the blade(s).
4.
Move the shift lever to a slower speed.
5.
Move the throttle control to the FAST position.
6.
Replace the spring for the blade idler.
PROBLEM:
The mower
housing
does not cut level.
1.
Check the air pressure in the tires.
2.
Adjust the level of the mower housing.
3.
Check the front axle. If the front axle does not freely pivot, loos-
en the axle bolt(s).
PROBLEM:
The mower
blades
will not rotate.
1.
Check the mower drive belt. Make sure the belt is installed cor-
rectly.
2.
Replace the mower drive belt.
PROBLEM:
The
unit will not move
when
the brake
is
released
and the speed
control
pedal is depressed.
1.
Check the motion drive belt. Make sure the belt is installed
correctly.
2.
Adjustthe clutch.
3.
Replace the motion drive belt.
4.
Release the Automatic Drive Disconnect under the seat.
PROBLEM: The unit moves slower or stops when the
speed control pedal is depressed.
1.
Adjustthecrutch.
2.
Replacethe motion drivebelt.
PROBLEM: When the brake pedal is released, belt noise
can be heard.
1.
Temporarybeltnoisedoes notchangetheoperation ofthe unit.
If belt noiseis continuous, c heckthe routingofthe belt. Make
surethe belt is insideall belt guides.
2.
If the noiseis continuous, a djustthe clutch.
PROBLEM:
The rear wheels
spin
over uneven
terrain.
1.
Check the front axle. if the front axle does not freely pivot, loos-
en the axle bolt(s).
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