Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible Cause
Corrective Action
1. The engine switch is in the Off position.
1. Move the switch to the On position.
2. The throttle lever is in the Off position.
2. Move the throttle lever to the Choke
position.
3. The spark-plug wire is disconnected.
3. Connect the spark-plug wire.
4. The fuel valve is turned off.
4. Open the fuel valve.
5. The traction lever is not in the neutral
position.
5. Release the traction lever so that it
returns to the Neutral position.
The engine will not start.
6. The engine brake-bypass lever has
come off.
6. Install the brake-bypass lever.
The machine vibrates abnormally.
1. There are loose bolts and/or broken
parts.
1. Stop the machine and the engine
immediately. Tighten any loose bolts,
and replace any broken or missing
parts.
The machine will not drive up hills.
1. The drive belt to the transmission is
loose.
1. Check and tighten the transmission
drive belt.
The front wheels move but the tines do
not.
1. The chain or a drive sprocket is broken.
1. Replace the broken chain or sprocket.
The engine smokes when starting.
1. The engine was tipped forward.
1. Check the air filter and replace it if it is
fouled. Always tip the machine back
when servicing.
The engine is hard to start after
transporting the machine.
1. The fuel valve was not closed before
transport, and the engine is flooded.
1. Always close the fuel valve before
transporting the machine.
The tines do not engage.
1. The transport locking pin is still in place.
1. Remove the transport locking pin and
store it in the hole above.
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