2 Troubleshooting
Tractor Troubleshooting
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TROUBLESHOOTING
The troubleshooting guide below lists some common
problems, their causes, and remedies.
See the repair information in the following sections for
instructions on how to perform most of these minor
repairs yourself. If you prefer, all of these procedures
can be performed for you by your local authorized deal-
er.
WARNING
Never attempt to perform repairs while the engine
is running.
Always turn the engine off and remove the key.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS, AND OTHER,
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS CAN RESULT IN SERI-
OUS PERSONAL INJURY.
TROUBLESHOOTING THE TRACTOR
Engine will not turnover or start.
1.
Ground speed control lever
Shift into neutral.
not in neutral-start position.
2.
PTO (electric clutch) switch
Place in OFF position.
in ON position.
3.
Out of fuel.
If engine is hot, allow it to cool, then refill
the fuel tank.
4.
Engine flooded.
Push choke knob in or move the throttle
control out of CHOKE position.
5.
Circuit breaker tripped.
Wait one minute for automatic reset.
Replace if defective.
6.
Battery terminals require
See Electrical Troubleshooting Section.
cleaning.
7.
Battery discharged or dead.
Recharge or replace.
8.
Wiring loose or broken.
Visually check wiring & replace broken or
frayed wires. Tighten loose connections.
9.
Solenoid or starter motor faulty.
Repair or replace. See Electrical
Troubleshooting Section.
10. Safety interlock switch or
Replace as needed. See Electrical
module faulty.
Troubleshooting Section.
11. Spark plug(s) faulty, fouled
Clean and gap or replace.
or incorrectly gapped.
See engine manual.
12. Water in fuel.
Drain fuel & refill with fresh fuel.
13. Gas is old or stale.
Drain fuel & replace with fresh fuel.
14. Foot pedal not depressed.
Depress pedal.
Engine starts hard or runs poorly.
1.
Fuel mixture too rich.
Clean air filter. Check choke adjustment
(engine speed control).
2.
Carburetor adjusted incorrectly.
See engine manual.
3.
Spark plug(s) faulty, fouled, or
Clean and gap or replace.
incorrectly gapped.
See engine manual.
Engine knocks.
1.
Low oil level.
Check/add oil as required.
2.
Using wrong grade oil.
See engine manual.
Excessive oil consumption.
1.
Engine running too hot.
Clean engine fins, blower screen and
air cleaner.
2.
Using wrong weight oil.
See engine manual.
3.
Too much oil in crankcase.
Drain excessive oil.
Engine exhaust is black.
1.
Dirty air filter.
Replace air filter. See engine manual.
2.
Engine speed control
Change engine speed.
is in choke position.
Engine runs, but tractor will
1.
Ground speed control lever
Shift in forward or reverse.
not drive.
in neutral.
2.
Transmission release lever
Move into drive position.
in “push” position.
(Hydro models only)
3.
Belt is broken.
See Drive Belt Replacement.
4.
Drive belt slips.
See problem and cause below.
5.
Brake is not fully released.
See Brake Adjustment.
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