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Troubleshooting
PROBLEM
PROBABLE CAUSE
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Engine Will
Not Start
Using Recoil
Starter.
1. Fuel tank empty.
1. Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel to proper level.
2. Engine needs choking.
2. Move engine speed control to CHOKE position.
3. Spark plug wire disconnected.
3. Place spark plug wire onto spark plug.
4. Faulty parking brake, blade or ignition switch. 4. Contact authorized dealer.
5. Park brake not engaged.
5. Engage park brake.
6. Ignition is in the OFF position.
6. Turn ignition switch to the RUN position.
Engine Will
Not Start
Using Electric
Starter.
1. Fuel tank empty.
1. Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel to proper level.
2. Engine needs choking.
2. Move engine speed control to CHOKE position.
3. Spark plug wire disconnected.
3. Place spark plug wire onto spark plug.
4. Faulty parking brake, blade or ignition switch. 4. Contact authorized dealer.
5. Park brake not engaged.
5. Engage park brake.
6. Blown Fuse.
6. Replace with new 20 AMP fuse.
7. Faulty interlock module.
7. Contact authorized dealer.
8. Ignition is in the OFF position.
8. Turn ignition switch to the START position.
9.Battery is weak or dead.
9. Charge or replace with new battery.
10. Battery cables loose, broken disconnected
or corroded.
10. Clean and connect battery cables. If broken,
replace with new battery cables.
11. Faulty electric starter or starter solenoid.
11. Contact authorized dealer.
12. Starter cable loose, broken or disconnected. 12. Connect starter cable. If broken, replace with new
starter cable.
13. Electrical wiring harness disconnected or
broken.
13. Connect or replace with new wiring harness.
Engine Stalls
After Running.
1. Operator not in seat.
1. Sit in operator’s seat.
2. Engine speed control in CHOKE position.
2. Move engine speed control to FAST position.
3. Fuel tank empty.
3. Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel to proper level.
4. Engine air pre-cleaner and or air cleaner dirty. 4. Clean free of all debris.
5. Spark plug defective or gap set improperly.
5. Service spark plug.
6. Fuel filter restricted.
6. Replace fuel filter.
7. Water, debris or stale fuel in fuel system.
7. Drain and clean fuel system.
Engine Loses
Power.
1. Excessive load on engine.
1. Lessen load.
2. Engine air pre-cleaner or air cleaner dirty.
2. Clean or replace filters.
3. Spark plug faulty.
3. Service spark plug.
4. Water, debris or stale fuel in fuel system.
4. Drain and clean fuel system. Replace filter.
5. Debris build up on engine cooling screen.
5. Clean all debris from engine cooling screen.
Engine
Backfires
When Turned
To “STOP”.
1. Engine speed control set to FAST.
1. Set engine speed control to SLOW and allow engine
to idle. Then, turn key to “OFF”.
Excessive
Vibration.
1. Damaged, out of balance or bent mower
blades.
1. Service mower blade(s).
2. Loose blade components.
2. Service and tighten loose parts.
3. Loose or missing air lift (if equipped).
3. Replace air lifts. Tighten to proper torque.
4. Lumpy or frayed belt.
4. Replace belt. Contact authorized dealer.
5. Bent Idler, stationary or spindle pulley.
5. Replace pulley. Contact authorized dealer.
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