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Problem
Corrective Action
Possible Causes
The engine loses power.
1. The engine load is excessive.
1. Shift into lower gear to 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 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.
The tractor does not drive.
1. The drive control is in the Push
position.
2. The traction belt is worn, loose,
or broken.
1. Move the drive control to the
Operate position.
2. Contact an Authorized Service
Dealer.
3. The traction belt is off of the
3. Contact an Authorized Service
3. The traction belt is off of the
pulley.
3. Contact an Authorized Service
Dealer.
