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11. Remove the other cable by disconnecting at the
discharged battery first and then disconnect the opposite
end from the booster battery.
12. Discard the damp cloths that were placed over the battery
vent caps.
WARNING
Any procedure other than the preceding could result in:
(a) personal injury caused by electrolyte squirting out the
battery vents,
(b) personal injury or property damage due to battery
explosion,
(c) damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle or
of the immobilized vehicle.
Do not attempt to jump start a vehicle having a frozen
battery because the battery may rupture or explode. If a
frozen battery is suspected, examine all fill vents on the
battery. If ice can be seen or if the electrolyte fluid cannot
be seen, do not attempt to start with jumper cables as long
as the battery remains frozen.
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 to operating properly.
This troubleshooting guide lists the most common problems,
their causes and remedies.
Refer to
Maintenance Procedures
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.
WARNING
Remove ignition key prior to performing maintenance on the
unit.
To avoid serious injury, perform maintenance on the unit
or mower deck only when the engine is stopped and the
parking brake is engaged.
Always remove the ignition key, disconnect the spark plug
wire(s) and fasten it away from the plug(s) before beginning
the maintenance, to prevent accidental starting of the
engine.
Troubleshooting Charts
Troubleshooting the Unit
Problem: Engine will not turnover or start.
Cause
Remedy
Parking brake not engaged.
Engage parking brake.
Out of fuel.
If engine is hot, allow it to cool, then
refill the fuel tank.
Problem: Engine will not turnover or start.
Engine flooded.
Carbureted Models:
Move choke
control to the closed position.
Fuel
Injected Models:
See authorized
service dealer.
Fuse blown.
Replace fuse.
Battery terminals require cleaning.
Clean the battery terminals.
Battery discharged or dead.
Recharge or replace.
Wiring loose or broken.
Visually check wiring & replace
broken or frayed wires. Tighten loose
connections.
Safety interlock switch faulty.
Replace as needed. See authorized
service dealer.
Spark plug(s) faulty, fouled or
incorrectly gapped.
Clean and gap or replace. See
engine manual.
Water in fuel.
Drain fuel and replace with fresh fuel.
Gas is old or stale.
Drain fuel and replace with fresh fuel.
Fuel Injected Models Only:
Malfunction in fuel injection system.
See authorized service dealer.
Problem: Engine starts hard or runs poorly.
Cause
Remedy
Fuel mixture is too rich.
1.) Clean air filter. 2.)
Carbureted
Models:
Check choke adjustment.
Fuel Injected Models:
See
authorized service dealer.
Spark plug faulty, fouled, or
incorrectly gapped.
Clean and gap or replace. See
engine manual.
Problem: Engine knocks.
Cause
Remedy
Low oil level.
Check / Add oil as required.
Using wrong grade oil.
See engine manual.
Problem: Excessive oil consumption.
Cause
Remedy
Engine running too hot.
Clean engine fins, blower screen,
and air cleaner.
Using wrong weight oil.
See engine manual.
Too much oil in crankcase.
Drain excess oil.
Problem: Engine exhaust is black.
Cause
Remedy
Dirty air filter.
Replace air filter. See engine
manual.
Carbureted Models:
Engine choke
control is in closed position.
Open choke control.
Problem: Malfunction Indicator Lamp (M.I.L.)
is flashing (Fuel Injected Models Only).
Cause
Remedy
Problem with the fuel injection
system.
See authorized service dealer.
Problem: Engine runs but mower will not drive.
Cause
Remedy
Transmission release lever(s) in
"disengaged" position.
Move transmission release lever(s)
to the "engaged" position.
Transmission drive belt is broken.
See "Transmission Drive Belt
Replacement".
