Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible Cause
Corrective Action
1. The engine load is excessive.
1. Reduce ground speed.
2. The oil level in the crankcase is low.
2. Add oil to the crankcase.
3. The cooling fins and air passages
under the engine blower housing are
plugged.
3. Remove the obstruction from the
cooling fins and air passages.
4. The air cleaner is dirty.
4. Clean or replace the air-cleaner
element.
The engine overheats.
5. Dirt, water, or stale fuel is in fuel
system.
5. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer
1. The blade-control switch is engaged.
1. Move the blade-control switch to
Disengaged.
2. The battery is dead.
2. Charge the battery.
3. The electrical connections are
corroded or loose.
3. Check the electrical connections for
good contact.
4. A fuse is blown.
4. Replace the fuse.
The starter does not crank.
5. A relay or switch is damaged.
5. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
1. The fuel tank is empty.
1. Fill the fuel tank.
2. The choke is not on.
2. Move the choke lever to On.
3. The air cleaner is dirty.
3. Clean or replace the air cleaner
element.
4. The spark plug wire(s) is loose or
disconnected.
4. Install the wire(s) on the spark plug.
5. The spark plug(s) is pitted, fouled, or
the gap is incorrect.
5. Install a new, correctly gapped spark
plug(s).
6. There is dirt in fuel filter.
6. Replace the fuel filter.
7. Dirt, water, or stale fuel is in fuel
system.
7. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
8. There is incorrect fuel in the fuel tank.
8. Drain the tank and replace the fuel with
the proper type.
The engine does not start, starts hard, or
fails to keep running.
9. The oil level in the crankcase is low.
9. Add oil to the crankcase.
1. The engine load is excessive.
1. Reduce 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(s) is pitted, fouled, or
the gap is incorrect.
5. Install a new, correctly gapped spark
plug(s).
6. The fuel tank vent is blocked.
6. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
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.
The engine loses power.
9. There is incorrect fuel in the fuel tank.
9. Drain the tank and replace the fuel with
the proper type.
1. The bypass valves are open.
1. Close the tow valves.
2. The traction belts are worn, loose, or
broken.
2. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
3. The traction belts are off of the pulleys.
3. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
The machine does not drive.
4. The transmission has failed.
4. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
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