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TROUBLESHOOTING THE TRACTOR
SYMPTOM
PROBLEM
SOLUTION
Engine will not turnover or start.
1.
Gear Selector not in
1. Shift into neutral.
neutral-start position.
2.
PTO (electric clutch) switch
2. Place in OFF position.
in ON position.
3.
Out of fuel.
3. If engine is hot, allow it to cool, then refill
the fuel tank.
4.
Engine flooded.
4. Move throttle control out of CHOKE position.
5.
Circuit breaker tripped.
5. Wait one minute for automatic reset, replace if
defective.
6.
Battery terminals require
6. See Maintenance Section.
cleaning.
7.
Battery discharged or dead.
7. Recharge or replace.
8.
Wiring loose or broken.
8. Visually check wiring & replace broken or frayed
wires. Tighten loose connections.
9.
Solenoid or starter motor faulty.
9. Repair or replace. See authorized dealer .
10. Safety interlock switch or
10. Replace as needed. See authorized
module faulty.
service dealer.
11. Spark plug(s) faulty, fouled
11. Clean and gap or replace. See engine manual.
or incorrectly gapped.
12. Water in fuel.
12. Drain fuel & refill with fresh fuel.
13. Gas is old or stale.
13. Drain fuel & replace with fresh fuel.
14. Clutch/Brake pedal not depressed.
14. Depress pedal.
Engine starts hard or runs poorly.
1.
Fuel mixture too rich.
1. Clean air filter. Check choke adjustment
(engine speed control).
2.
Spark plug faulty, fouled, or
2. Clean and gap or replace. See engine manual.
incorrectly gapped.
Engine knocks.
1.
Low oil level.
1. Check/add oil as required.
2.
Using wrong grade oil.
2. See engine manual.
Excessive oil consumption.
1.
Engine running too hot.
1. Clean engine fins, blower screen and
air cleaner.
2.
Using wrong weight oil.
2. See engine manual.
3.
Too much oil in crankcase.
3. Drain excess oil.
Engine exhaust is black.
1.
Dirty air filter.
1. Replace air filter. See maintenance section.
2.
Engine throttle control
2. Change engine speed control position.
is in choke position.
Engine runs, but tractor will
1.
Gear Selector in neutral.
1. Shift in forward or reverse.
not drive.
2.
Transmission release lever
2. Move into drive position.
in “push” position.
(Hydro models only)
3.
Belt is broken.
3. See Drive Belt Replacement.
4.
Drive belt slips.
4. See problem and cause below.
5.
Brake is not fully released.
5. See authorized service dealer
Troubleshooting
This section of the manual provides troubleshooting and
repair instructions for the more common and easily cor-
rected problems. For other problems, it is recommended
that you contact your dealer.
Locate the problem that best describes the trouble that
you have encountered. Check the possible causes one
at a time, in the order that they are listed.
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.
