Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible Cause
Corrective Action
1. The blade-control switch is engaged.
1. Disengage the blade-control switch.
2. The parking brake is disengaged.
2. Engage the parking brake.
3. The motion-control levers are not in
the N
EUTRAL
-
LOCK
position.
3. Move the motion-control levers
outward to the N
EUTRAL
-
LOCK
position.
4. You are not sitting in the operator’s
seat.
4. Sit on the operator’s seat.
5. The battery is dead.
5. Charge the battery.
6. The electrical connections are
corroded or loose.
6. Check the electrical connections for
good contact.
7. A fuse is blown.
7. Replace the fuse.
The starter does not crank.
8. A relay or switch is damaged.
8. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
1. The fuel tank is empty.
1. Fill the fuel tank.
2. The oil level in the crankcase is low.
2. Add oil to the crankcase.
3. The throttle is not in the correct
position.
3. Be sure that the throttle control is
midway between the S
LOW
and F
AST
positions.
4. There is dirt in fuel filter.
4. Replace the fuel filter.
5. There is dirt, water, or stale fuel is in
the fuel system.
5. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
6. The air cleaner is dirty.
6. Clean or replace the air-cleaner
element.
7. The seat switch is not functioning
properly.
7. Check the seat switch indicator.
Replace the seat if needed.
8. The electrical connections are
corroded, loose or faulty.
8. Check the electrical connections for
good contact. Clean the connector
terminals thoroughly with electrical
contact cleaner, apply dielectric
grease, and connect.
The engine does not start, starts hard, or
fails to keep running.
9. The relay or switch is broken.
9. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
1. The engine load is excessive.
1. 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 the air passages
above the engine are plugged.
4. Remove the obstruction from the
cooling fins and the air passages.
5. The vent hole in the fuel cap is plugged.
5. Clean or replace the fuel cap.
6. There is dirt in the fuel filter.
6. Replace the fuel filter.
The engine loses power.
7. There is dirt, water, or stale fuel in the
fuel system.
7. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
1. The engine load is excessive.
1. Reduce the 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 the fuel
system.
5. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer
1. The tracking needs adjustment
1. Adjust the tracking.
The machine pulls to the left or right (with
the motion-control levers fully forward).
2. The tire pressure in the drive tires is
not correct.
2. Adjust the tire pressure in the drive
tires.
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