Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Service; Troubleshooting The Tractor - Ferris IS2000Z Series Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting
While normal care and regular maintenance will
extend the life of your equipment, prolonged or
constant use may eventually require that service be
performed to allow it to continue operating properly.
The troubleshooting guide below lists the most
common problems, their causes and remedies.
See the information on the following pages for
instructions on how to perform most of these minor
adjustments and service repairs yourself. If you
prefer, all of these procedures can be performed for
you by your local authorized dealer.
Troubleshooting the Rider
PROBLEM
Engine will not turnover or
start.
Engine starts hard or runs
poorly
Engine knocks
Excessive oil consumption
Engine exhaust is black
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
To avoid serious injury, perform maintenance
on the tractor or mower only when the engine
is stopped and the parking brake engaged.
Always remove the ignition key, disconnect
the spark plug wire and fasten it away from
the plug before beginning the maintenance, to
prevent accidental starting of the engine.
CAUSE
Parking brake not engaged.
PTO (electric clutch) switch in ON
position.
Out of fuel.
Engine flooded.
Fuse blown.
Battery terminals require cleaning. Clean the battery terminals.
Battery discharged or dead.
Wiring loose or broken.
Solenoid or starter motor faulty.
Safety interlock switch faulty.
Spark plug(s) faulty, fouled or
incorrectly gapped.
Water in fuel.
Gas is old or stale.
Fuel mixture is too rich
Spark plug(s) faulty, fouled or
incorrectly gapped.
Low oil level.
Using wrong grade oil.
Engine running too hot.
Using wrong weight oil.
Too much oil in crankcase.
Dirty air filter.
Engine choke control is in closed
position.
WARNING
REMEDY
Engage parking brake.
Place if OFF position.
If engine is hot, allow it to cool, the
refill the fuel tank.
Move choke control to closed position.
Replace fuse.
Recharge or replace.
Visually check wiring & replace
broken or frayed wires. Tighten loose
connections.
See authorized dealer.
See authorized dealer.
Clean and gap or replace. See
engine manual.
Drain and replace with fresh fuel.
Drain and replace with fresh fuel.
Clean air filter. Check choke
adjustment.
Clean and gap or replace. See
engine manual.
Check/Add oil as required.
See engine manual.
Clean engine fins, blower screen and
air cleaner.
See engine manual.
Drain excess oil.
Replace air filter. See engine manual.
Open choke control
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