Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible Cause
Corrective Action
1. The throttle lever is in the Off position.
1. Move the throttle lever tot he Choke
position.
2. The spark plug is disconnected.
2. Connect the spark plug.
3. The fuel is turned off.
3. Open the fuel valve.
Engine will not start.
4. The traction lever is not in neutral.
4. Release the traction lever so it returns
to neutral.
The machine vibrates abnormally.
1. Loose bolts and/or broken parts.
1. Stop the mchine and engine
immediately. Replace any broken or
missing parts.
The machine will not pull itself up hills.
1. The drive belt to the hydrostatic pump
is loose.
1. Check and tighten the pump drive belt.
The front wheels move but the tines do
not.
1. A chain or drive sprocket is broken.
1. Replace the broken chain or sprocket.
The engine smokes when starting.
1. The engine was tipped forward.
1. Check the air cleaner and replace it if it
is fouled. Always tip the machine back
when servicing.
The engine is hard to start after
transporting it.
1. The fuel valve was not closed before
transport and the engine is flooded.
1. Always close the fuel valve before
transporting the machine.
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