
18
Incorrect
Ignition
Timing ---------------------------------------------------- consult dealer
Carburetor
maladjusted
----------------------------------------------- readjust carburetor
Faulty
spark
plugs
-------------------------------------------------------- check spark plug
condition
and
reset
gap*
Bouncing off seat safety switch -------------------------- slow down on rough terrain
7.
ENGINE OVER HEATED:
Air intake screen or fins clogged ------------------------ clean intake screen and fins
Fuel mixture too lean ------------------------------------------------- readjust carburetor*
Oil level too low or too high ------------------------------------------------ adjust oil level
Improper
ignition
timing ----------------------------------------------------- consult dealer
Running engine too slow ------------------------------------------------ run engine faster
(NOTE: Always mow at full throttle setting.)
8.
ENGINE IDLES POORLY:
Carburetor
maladjustment -------------------------------------------- readjust carburetor
Improper spark plug gap ---------------------------------------- check and re-gap plug*
9.
ENGINE
BACKFIRES:
Carburetor
maladjustment ------------------------------------------ readjust carburetor*
10.
ENGINE RUNS BUT MOWER WON’T MOVE FORWARD:
Transmission locks in free wheel position ---------- put in lock position (see pg. 8)
Drive belt broken or slipping ------------------------------------------- replace drive belt
Shift
linkage
disconnected ------------------------------------------------------- reconnect
Transmission
oil
low
---------------------------------------------------------- consult dealer
Bad
transmission
-------------------------------------------------------------- consult dealer
11.
MOWER LOSES POWER OR TRANSMISSIONS OVER HEAT:
Transmission
damage
------------------------------------------------------- consult dealer
12.
ENGINE STALLS WHEN BLADES ARE ENGAGED:
Operator not on seat -------------------------------------------------------------- sit on seat
Faulty
interlock
system ------------------------------------------------------ consult dealer
Bad blade spindle bearing -------------------------------------------------- consult dealer
Deck drive belt not properly routed ------------------------------------------------ reroute
Blades blocked by foreign material ----------------------------------- clean under deck
See engine manual for engine adjustments.