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Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible Causes
Corrective Action
The starter does not crank.
1. The blade (PTO) is engaged.
1. Disengage the blade control
(PTO).
2. The parking brake is not on.
2. Set the parking brake.
3. The battery is dead.
3. Charge the battery.
4. The electrical connections are
corroded or loose.
4. Check the electrical
connections for good contact.
5. A fuse is blown.
5. Replace the fuse.
6. A relay or switch is damaged.
6. Contact an Authorized Service
Dealer.
The engine will not start, starts
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1. The operator is not seated.
1. Sit on the seat.
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hard, or fails to keep running.
2. The fuel tank is empty.
2. Fill the fuel tank with gasoline.
3. The air cleaner is dirty.
3. Clean or replace the air cleaner
element.
4. The spark plug wire is loose or
disconnected.
4. Connect the wire to the spark
plug.
5. The spark plug is pitted, fouled,
or the gap is incorrect.
5. Install a new, correctly-gapped
spark plug.
6. The choke is not closing.
6. Adjust the throttle cable.
7. There is dirt in the fuel filter.
7. Replace the fuel filter.
8. The idle speed is too low or the
mixture is incorrect.
8. Adjust the carburetor idle
speed and idle mixture.
9. Dirt, water, or stale fuel is in the
fuel system.
9. Contact an Authorized Service
Dealer.
The engine loses power.
1. The engine load is excessive.
1. Shift into a lower gear to
reduce the ground speed.
2. The air cleaner is dirty.
2. Clean the air cleaner element.
3. The oil level in the crankcase is
low.
3. Add oil to the crankcase.
4. The cooling fins and air
passages under the engine
blower housing are plugged.
4. Remove the obstruction from
the cooling fins and air
passages.
5. The spark plug is pitted, fouled,
or the gap is incorrect.
5. Install a new, correctly-gapped
spark plug.
6. The vent hole in the fuel cap is
plugged.
6. Clean or replace the fuel cap.
7. There is dirt in the fuel filter.
7. Replace the fuel filter.
8. Dirt, water, or stale fuel is in the
fuel system.
8. Contact an Authorized Service
Dealer.
