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TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKLIST
1.
ENGINE WON’T TURN OVER:
Mower blades engaged ------------------------------------------------- disengage blades
Drive not in neutral ---
move Joystick Control Lever to neutral “DOWN” position
move Twinstick Control Levers to neutral “OUT” position
Blown fuse ------------------------------------------------------------------------ replace fuse
Dead battery --------------------------------------------------------------- charge or replace
Solenoid
------------------------------------------------------------------------- consult dealer
Ignition switch ------------------------------------------------------------------ consult dealer
Starter
---------------------------------------------------------------------------- consult dealer
2.
ENGINE WILL TURN OVER BUT WON’T START:
No gas -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- refuel
clean or replace fuel filters
Over or under choked --------------------------------------------------------- adjust choke
Spark plug not firing ------------------------------------------------------ check spark plug
condition and reset gap*
Carburetor
maladjustment
------------------------------- reset carburetor adjustment*
Ignition switch ------------------------------------------------------------------ consult dealer
3.
HARD TO START ENGINE:
Fuel line clogged ----------------------------------- clean fuel line and check fuel filter
Faulty fuel pump -------------------------------------------------------------- consult dealer
Spark plug wire loose or grounded ---------------------------- check spark plug wires
Spark plug(s) faulty or improperly gapped -------------------------- check spark plug
condition and reset gap*
Electronic ignition defective ------------------------------------------------ consult dealer
Dirty or maladjusted carburetor ------------------------------------- readjust carburetor*
consult dealer for carburetor service
4.
ENGINE STARTS BUT CUTS OUT:
Water in gasoline ---------------- drain old gasoline and replace with new gasoline
clean
carburetor
bowl
Clogged fuel line ------------------------------------------------------------- check fuel filter
clean
fuel
line
Vent in fuel cap plugged --------------------------------------------------------- check vent
Faulty fuel pump -------------------------------------------------------------- consult dealer
Maladjusted carburetor ----------------------------------------------- readjust carburetor*
Engine
dies
when:
Joystick Control Lever is pulled “UP”
-------- parking brake set
Twinstick Control levers are pulled “IN”
release brake
5.
ENGINE
KNOCKS:
Low oil level --------------------------------------------------------------- check and add oil
Ignition timing off ------------------------------------------------------------- consult dealer
Fuel octane too low ------------------------------------------------- drain and replace with
higher
octane
gasoline
Over heated engine ---------------------------------- shut off engine and allow to cool
*
See engine manual for engine adjustments.