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Section 12 Troubleshooting
4200ATR Light Utility Vehicle 710-040M
Table of Contents
Engine starts in gear
Neutral switch is adjusted incorrectly
Adjust neutral switch to be engaged
with gear shift in neutral
Shifter link is out of adjustment
With gear shift in neutral, adjust shifter
link to also be in neutral position
Engine stops running
Gas tank is empty
Refill gas tank
Spark Plug wiring is defective
Replace spark plug wiring
Ignition switch is defective
Replace ignition switch
Battery is worn out or defective
Turn key switch on and pull rope start
Crankshaft is broke
Replace broken crankshaft
Gear Shift is malfunctioning
Foot feed throttle spring is loose or
broken
Reattach disconnected foot feed
spring. Replace defective spring.
Throttle cable is sticking
Clean and oil throttle cable. Replace
worn or damaged cable.
Engine idle return spring is loose or
broken
Reattach disconnected engine idle
spring. Replace defective spring.
Engine idle set too high
Readjust engine idle
Governor spring is loose or broken
Reattach disconnected governor
spring. Replace defective spring.
Drive Clutch does not disengaged
Clean drive clutch by blowing air
through it
Park brake doesn’t work
Not depressing the floor brake pedal
before setting the park brake.
Depress floor brake pedal with your
foot before setting the park brake.
Park brake cable is not adjusted
correctly.
Adjust park brake cable at the rear
wheel drums.
Park brake cable is broken
Replace park brake cable
Park brake cable is jammed with debris
Clean debris from park brake cable
Push button on top of park brake lever is
damaged
Replace push button assembly
Starter cranks slowly
Battery power is low
Recharge battery
Battery connections are loose or
corroded
Clean and tighten battery connections
Battery is worn out or defective
Replace battery
Harness connections are loose
Reconnect harness connections
Harness pin connections are bent
Straighten harness pins
Harness is defective
Replace harness
Ignition switch is defective
Replace ignition switch
Starter is defective
Replace starter
Engine oil is too heavy
Replace with SAE 10W30 oil
Symptoms
Probable Causes
Suggested Remedies