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6.1
Section 6… Troubleshooting
Problem Cause Remedy
Engine Will Not Turn
Over
Mower blade engagement switch is in “On” position Press switch down to “Off” position
Drive lever(s) not in “Neutral” position
Joystick… press control lever down to “Neutral
Lock ” position
Twinstick… move drive levers out to “Neutral
Lock” position
Dead battery Re-charge or replace battery
Blown fuse
Replace fuse and/or investigate cause and
correct
Stater Solenoid Consult Dealer
Ignition Switch Consult Dealer
Engine Starter Consult Dealer
Other Consult Engine Owner Manual or Dealer
Engine Turns Over but
Won’t Start
No Gas Refuel gas tank, Clean or Replace fuel filter
Engine choke
Engine Cold… Pull choke to “On” position
Engine Warm… Push choke to “Off” position
Spark Plug
Clean and re-gap (Consult Engine Owner
Manual)
Ignition switch Consult Dealer
Malfunctioning carburetor Consult Dealer
Other Consult Engine Owner Manual or Dealer
Engine Starts Hard
Fuel line clogged Clean line, Replace fuel filter or Consult Dealer
Faulty fuel pump Consult Dealer
Spark plug wire loose or shorted to ground Check spark plug wires
Spark plug(s) faulty or improperly gapped Clean & re-gap (Consult Engine Owner Manual)
Electronic ignition defective Consult Dealer
Contaminated or maladjusted carburetor Consult Dealer
Other Consult Engine Owner Manual or Dealer
Engine Starts but
Runs Rough,
Erratically, Misfires,
Cuts Out, or
Overheats
Water in gasoline
Drain gasoline from fuel tank and carburetor bowl
- refuel with fresh gasoline
Fuel line clogged Clean line, Replace fuel filter or Consult Dealer
Fuel tank vent hose pinched or restricted Correct restriction
Faulty fuel pump Consult Dealer
Maladjusted carburetor Consult Dealer
Seat Safety Switch is working intermittently
Slow down on rough terrain. Inspect electrical
connection at seat switch.
Engine dies when Drive Control Lever(s) is/are in “Drive”
position
Check park brake… release brake to the “Off”
position
Air Intake Screen or Fins Clogged Clean intake screen and fins
Other Consult Engine Owner Manual or Dealer
Engine Excessive Oil
Consumption
Other Consult Engine Owner Manual or Dealer
Mower Hydraulic Drive
has No/Low Power in
Either Direction
Steering linkage out of adjustment Re-adjust drive linkage
Bypass / Tow valves open Close Bypass valve
Traction drive belt is worn, loose, or broken Install new traction drive belt
Air trapped in hydraulic system Purge transaxles
Excessive loading Reduce vehicle loading
Engine speed low Adjust to correct rpm
Transaxle Oil Level is Low Fill to proper level or Consult Dealer
Internal issue or leakage in drive transaxle Consult Dealer
Other Consult Dealer