Troubleshooting
42
PROBLEM
CORRECTIVE ACTION
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Engine loses power (continued).
6.
Vent hole in fuel cap is
plugged.
6.
Clean or replace the fuel cap.
7.
Dirt in fuel filter.
7.
Replace fuel filter.
8.
Dirt, water, or stale fuel is in
fuel system.
8.
Contact Authorized Service
Dealer.
Engine over heats.
1.
Engine load is excessive.
1.
Shift into lower gear to reduce
ground speed.
2.
Oil level in crankcase is low.
2.
Add oil to crankcase.
3.
Cooling fins and air passages
under engine blower housing
are plugged.
3.
Remove obstruction from
cooling fins and air passages.
Abnormal vibration.
1.
Cutting blade(s) is bent or
unbalanced.
1.
Install new cutting blade(s).
2.
Blade mounting bolt is loose.
2.
Tighten blade mounting bolt.
3.
Engine mounting bolts are
loose.
3.
Tighten engine mounting
bolts.
4.
Loose engine pulley, idler
pulley, or blade pulley.
4.
Tighten the appropriate
pulley.
5.
Engine pulley is damaged.
5.
Contact Authorized Service
Dealer.
Blade(s) does not rotate.
1.
Blade drive belt is worn, loose
or broken.
1.
Install new blade drive belt.
2.
Blade drive belt is off pulley.
2.
Install blade drive belt and
check idler pulley and belt
guides for correct position.
Machine does not drive.
1.
Traction belt is worn, loose or
broken.
1.
Contact Authorized Service
Dealer.
2.
Traction belt is off pulley.
2.
Contact Authorized Service
Dealer.
3.
Transmission does not shift.
3.
Contact Authorized Service
Dealer.
Uneven cutting height.
1.
Tire pressure is incorrect.
1.
Set tire pressure.
2.
Mower is not level.
2.
Level mower from
side-to-side and front-to-rear.
3.
Underside of mower is dirty.
3.
Clean the underside of the
mower.
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