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Troubleshooting
Problem Possible
Cause Corrective
Action
The engine overheats.
1. The engine load is excessive.
2. The oil level in the crankcase is
low.
3. The cooling fins and air
passages under the engine
blower housing are plugged.
4. The air cleaner is dirty.
5. Dirt, water, or stale fuel is in fuel
system.
1. Reduce ground speed.
2. Add oil to the crankcase.
3. Remove the obstruction
from the cooling fins and
air passages.
4. Clean or replace the air
cleaner element.
5. Contact an Authorized
Service Dealer.
The starter does not
crank
1. The blade control switch is
engaged.
2. The motion control levers are not
in the park position.
3. The operator is not seated.
4. The battery is dead.
5. The electrical connections are
corroded or loose.
6. A fuse is blown.
7. A relay or switch is damaged.
1. Move the blade control
switch to Disengaged.
2. Move the motion control
levers outward to the park
position.
3. Sit on the seat.
4. Charge the battery.
5. Check the electrical
connections for good
contact.
6. Replace the fuse.
7. Contact an Authorized
Service Dealer.
The engine will not start,
starts hard, or fails to
keep running.
1. The fuel tank is empty.
2. The choke is not on.
3. The air cleaner is dirty.
4. The spark plug wire(s) is loose or
disconnected.
5. The spark plug(s) is pitted, fouled,
or the gap is incorrect.
6. There is dirt in fuel filter.
7. Dirt, water, or stale fuel is in fuel
system.
8. There is incorrect fuel in the fuel
tank.
9. The oil level in the crankcase is
low.
1. Fill the fuel tank.
2. Move the choke lever to
On.
3. Clean or replace the air
cleaner element.
4. Install the wire(s) on the
spark plug.
5. Install a new, correctly
gapped spark plug(s).
6. Replace the fuel filter.
7. Contact an Authorized
Service Dealer.
8. Drain the tank and replace
the fuel with the proper
type.
9. Add oil to the crankcase.
