Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible Cause
Corrective Action
1. The blade control switch (PTO) is
engaged.
1. Move the blade control switch (PTO)
to disengaged.
2. The parking brake is not on.
2. Set the parking brake.
3. The drive levers are not in neutral lock
position.
3. Ensure that the drive levers are in the
neutral lock position.
4. The operator is not seated.
4. Sit on the 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. The fuse is blown.
7. Replace the fuse.
The starter does not crank.
8. The relay or switch is defective.
8. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
1. The fuel tank is empty.
1. Fill the fuel tank.
2. The fuel shutoff valve is closed.
2. Open the fuel shutoff valve.
3. The oil level in the crankcase is low.
3. Add oil to the crankcase.
4. The throttle and choke are not in the
correct position.
4. Be sure that the throttle control is
midway between the “SLOW” and
“FAST” positions.
5. There is dirt in fuel filter.
5. Replace the fuel filter.
6. There is dirt, water, or stale fuel is in
the fuel system.
6. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
7. The air cleaner is dirty.
7. Clean or replace the air cleaner
element.
8. The seat switch is not functioning
properly.
8. Check the seat switch indicator.
Replace the seat if needed.
9. The electrical connections are
corroded, loose or faulty.
9. Check the electrical connections for
good contact. Clean the connector
terminals thoroughly with electrical
contact cleaner, apply dielectric grease,
and reconnect.
10. The relay or switch is defective.
10. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
11. The spark plug is faulty.
11. Clean, adjust, or replace spark plug.
The engine will not start, starts hard, or
fails to keep running
12. The spark plug wire is not connected.
12. Check the spark plug wire connection.
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 air passages
above the engine are plugged.
4. Remove the obstruction from the
cooling fins and 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 is 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.
The engine overheats.
3. The cooling fins and air passages
above the engine are plugged.
3. Remove the obstruction from the
cooling fins and air passages.
1. The tracking needs adjustment
1. Adjust the tracking.
The mower pulls left or right (with levers
fully forward)
2. The tire pressure in drive tires not
correct.
2. Adjust tire pressure in the drive tires.
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