Country Clipper Zeton, Safety Instructions & Operator'S Manual, Page: 20 / 25

TROUBLE SHOOTING CHECK LIST
1. ENGINE WON’T TURN OVER:
Mower blades engaged ------------------------------------------------- disengage blades
Drive not in neutral --- move Joystick Control Lever to neutral “DOWN” position
move Twinstick Control Levers to neutral “OUT” position
Blown fuse ------------------------------------------------------------------------ replace fuse
Dead battery --------------------------------------------------------------- charge or replace
Solenoid ------------------------------------------------------------------------- consult dealer
Ignition switch ------------------------------------------------------------------ consult dealer
Starter ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- consult dealer
2. ENGINE WILL TURN OVER BUT WON’T START:
No gas -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- refuel
clean or replace fuel filters
Over or under choked --------------------------------------------------------- adjust choke
Spark plug not firing ------------------------------------------------------ check spark plug
condition and reset gap*
Carburetor maladjustment ------------------------------- reset carburetor adjustment*
Ignition switch ------------------------------------------------------------------ consult dealer
3. HARD TO START ENGINE:
Fuel line clogged ----------------------------------- clean fuel line and check fuel filter
Faulty fuel pump -------------------------------------------------------------- consult dealer
Spark plug wire loose or grounded ---------------------------- check spark plug wires
Spark plug(s) faulty or improperly gapped -------------------------- check spark plug
condition and reset gap*
Electronic ignition defective ------------------------------------------------ consult dealer
Dirty or maladjusted carburetor ------------------------------------- readjust carburetor*
consult dealer for carburetor service
4. ENGINE STARTS BUT CUTS OUT:
Water in gasoline ---------------- drain old gasoline and replace with new gasoline
clean carburetor bowl
Clogged fuel line ------------------------------------------------------------- check fuel filter
clean fuel line
Vent in fuel cap plugged --------------------------------------------------------- check vent
Faulty fuel pump -------------------------------------------------------------- consult dealer
Maladjusted carburetor ----------------------------------------------- readjust carburetor*
Engine dies when: Joystick Control Lever is pulled “UP” -------- parking brake set
Twinstick Control levers are pulled “IN” release brake
5. ENGINE KNOCKS:
Low oil level --------------------------------------------------------------- check and add oil
Ignition timing off ------------------------------------------------------------- consult dealer
fuel octane too low ------------------------------------------------- drain and replace with
higher octane gasoline
Over heated engine ---------------------------------- shut off engine and allow to cool
* See engine manual for engine adjustments.
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