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remove the other end of the same cable from the booster
battery.
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 Rider
Problem: Engine will not turn over or start.
Remedy
Cause
Engage parking brake.
Parking brake not engaged.
Problem: Engine will not turn over or start.
Place in OFF position.
PTO (electric clutch) switch in ON
position.
Move ground speed control levers to
the "NEUTRAL" position.
Ground speed control levers not in
"NEUTRAL" position.
If engine is hot, allow it to cool, then
refill the fuel tank.
Out of fuel.
Move choke control to the closed
position.
Engine flooded.
Replace fuse.
Fuse blown.
Clean the battery terminals.
Battery terminals require cleaning.
Recharge or replace.
Battery discharged or dead.
Visually check wiring and replace
broken or frayed wires. Tighten loose
connections.
Wiring loose or broken.
Repair or replace. See authorized
dealer.
Solenoid or starter motor faulty.
Replace as needed. See authorized
dealer.
Safety interlock switch faulty.
Clean and gap, or replace. See engine
operator's manual.
Spark plug(s) faulty, fouled, or
incorrectly gapped.
Drain fuel and replace with fresh fuel.
Water in fuel.
Drain fuel and replace with fresh fuel.
Gas is old or stale.
Problem: Engine starts hard or runs poorly.
Remedy
Cause
Clean air filter. Check choke
adjustment.
Fuel mixture too rich.
Clean and gap, or replace. See engine
operator's manual.
Spark plug(s) faulty, fouled, or
incorrectly gapped.
Problem: Engine knocks.
Remedy
Cause
Check and add oil as required.
Low oil level.
See engine operator's manual.
Using wrong grade oil.
Problem: Excessive oil consumption.
Remedy
Cause
Clean engine fins, blower screen, and
air cleaner.
Engine running too hot.
See engine operator's manual.
Using wrong weight oil.
Drain excess oil.
Too much oil in crankcase.
Engine exhaust is black.
Remedy
Cause
Replace air filter. See engine
operator's manual.
Dirty air filter.
Open choke control.
Engine choke is in closed position.
Problem: Engine runs, but rider will not drive.
Remedy
Cause
Move transmission release lever(s) to
the "drive" position.
Transmission release lever(s) in
"free-wheel" position
Replace belt. See Transmission Drive
Belt Replacement.
Belt is broken.
See problem and cause below.
Drive belt slips.
See authorized dealer.
Brake is not fully released.
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