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For all other issues, see authorized dealer.
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting the Rider
PROBLEM
LOOK FOR
REMEDY
Engine will not turnover
or start.
Ground speed levers not in
START/PARK positions.
Lock ground speed levers in START/ PARK positions.
PTO (electric clutch) switch
in ON position.
Place in OFF position.
Out of fuel.
If engine is hot, allow it to cool, then refill the fuel tank.
Fuel valve closed (if
equipped).
Open fuel valve.
Engine flooded.
Open the choke (if equipped).
Gas is old or stale.
Drain fuel and replace with fresh fuel.
Battery terminals require
cleaning.
Clean the battery terminals.
Battery discharged or dead. Recharge or replace.
Spark plug(s) faulty, fouled
or incorrectly gapped.
Clean and gap or replace.
Water in fuel.
Drain fuel and refill with fresh fuel.
Engine starts hard or runs
poorly.
Fuel mixture too rich.
Clean air filter. Check the choke (if equipped).
Spark plug faulty, fouled, or
incorrectly gapped.
Clean and gap or replace.
Fuel filter dirty.
Replace fuel filter.
Engine knocks.
Low oil level.
Check/add oil as required.
Using wrong grade oil.
See
Oil Recommendations
.
Excessive oil
consumption.
Engine running too hot.
See engine fins, blower screen, and air cleaner.
Using wrong grade oil.
See
Oil Recommendations
.
Too much oil in crankcase.
Drain excess oil.
Engine exhaust is black.
Dirty air filter.
Replace air filter.
Engine choke control is in
closed position.
Open choke control (if equipped).
Engine runs, but rider will
not drive.
Transmission(s) disengaged. Unlock roll release lever(s).
Rider drive belt slips.
Pulleys or belt greasy or oily. Clean as required.
Rider steers or handles
poorly.
Steering linkage is loose.
Check and tighten any loose connections.
