Sabo 108-17 HS manual Troubleshooting

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TROUBLESHOOTING


IF	CHECK


Engine Vapor Locks	Fuel tank vent plugged.
	Dirt in fuel filter.
	Cooling fins plugged.
	Loose hose connection at fuel filter or fuel pump.

Engine Overheats	Engine air intake screen plugged.
	Cooling fins plugged.
	Engine oil low or too high.
	Engine operated too long at a slow idle speed.

Engine Will Not Idle	Spark plug not gapped correctly.
	Faulty spark plug.
	Operator raising off the seat.

Engine Knocks	Stale or low octane fuel.
	Engine overloaded.
	Low engine speed.
	Oil level low.

Engine Stops Or Misses When Operating On	Fuel tank less than half full of fuel.
Hillsides	Operator raising off of the seat.
	Operator raising off of the seat.

Engine Backfires	Faulty spark plug.
	Operator raising off of the seat.

Engine Loses Power	Engine overheating.
	Too much oil in engine.
	Dirty air cleaner.
	Faulty spark plug.
	Travel speed is too fast for conditions.
	Improper fuel.

Excessive Fuel Consumption	Choke is not fully open.

Black Exhaust Smoke	Air filter is dirty or oil soaked.

Engine Stops When REVERSE Foot Pedal Is	Normal condition. (See Using Reverse Implement Option in the
Depressed And Attachment Is Engaged	OPERATING section.)
(Hydrostatic)

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Contents Sabo 108-17 HS Thank You for Purchasing a Sabo Product Using Your Operator’s ManualIntroduction Machine UseSabo Lawn Tractor Sabo 108-17 HS Product IdentificationRecord Identification Numbers Table of Contents Avoid Injury SafetyPictorial Safety Signs Avoid Injury Use Transmission Free- Wheeling Lever SafelyAvoid Injury From Rotating Blades and Thrown Objects Avoid Injury From Battery Gases and AcidsAvoid Injury From Getting Caught In Belt Avoid Injury From Rotating Blades and BeltsChecking Mowing Area CE Certification, Specification and Sound LabelOperating Safely Parking Safely Rotating Blades are DangerousAvoid Tipping Keep Riders Off Towing Loads SafelyPrevent Fires Practice Safe MaintenanceWear Appropriate Clothing Fuel and fuel vapors are highly flammable Tire SafetyHandling Fuel Safely Handling Waste Product and Chemicals Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces Daily Operating ChecklistOperating Operator Station ControlsMiscellaneous Accessories Miscellaneous ControlsAdjusting Mower Deck Wheels Adjusting SeatAdjusting Cutting Height Mower Setting Approximate Cutting HeightChecking Mower Level 38 mm 1.5-In 51 mm 2-In 64 mm 2.5-In 76 mm 3-In. and aboveAdjusting Mower Level Testing Safety Systems Testing Park Brake SwitchTesting Seat Switch Testing Park BrakeTesting PTO Switch Testing Reverse Implement Option RIO Picture Note Machine with mechanical PTO shownUsing the Service Reminder Using the Park BrakeUsing the Fuel Gauge Starting the EngineIdling Engine Stopping the EngineEngine On Using Travel Controls on Automatic TransmissionUsing Headlights Travel in ReverseEmergency Stopping Using The Reverse Implement Option RIOUsing Cruise Control Using Mower Lift Lever Pushing MachineUnplugging Mower or Optional Bagger Transporting Machine on TrailerUsing Storage Accessory Using Mulch CoverUsing CargO Mount System Using WeightsUsing Tire Chains Mowing TipsPart Numbers Replacement PartsParts Intervals Service IntervalsServicing Your Machine After Storage Service Lubrication MX10512 Engine Oil Service EngineAvoid Fumes Checking Engine Oil LevelChanging Engine Oil and Filter Cleaning Air Intake Screen and Engine FinsChecking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements Picture Note Right side of engineLoosen knob a to remove air cleaner cover B Checking Spark PlugAdjusting Carburetor Replacing Fuel FilterService Transmission Checking TransmissionService Mower Removing MowerInstalling Mower Replacing Mower Drive Belt 107 cm 42 in. Deck Checking for Bent Mower Blades Adjusting Mower Belt Tension 107 cm 42 in. DeckAdjusting Spindle Brakes 107 cm 42 in. Deck Installing Mower Blades Servicing Mower BladesSharpening Blades Balancing BladesCleaning Battery and Terminals Service ElectricalService the Battery Safely Removing and Installing the BatteryReplacing Fuse Booster Battery Disabled Vehicle BatteryReplacing Headlight Bulb Filling Fuel Tank Service MiscellaneousRemoving and Installing Hood Cleaning Cleaning and Repairing Plastic SurfacesCleaning and Repairing Metal Surfaces Repairing Minor Scratches surface scratchEngine TroubleshootingUsing Troubleshooting Chart Troubleshooting Mower ElectricalTractor Troubleshooting Preparing Machine for Storage Storing SafetyStorage Preparing Fuel and Engine For StorageStorage Adjust Mower Level AssemblyCharge and Connect Battery Check Machine Safety SystemSpecifications Speed of Rotation of the Cutting Device Mower Deck 107 cm 42Recommended Lubricants Sound MeasurementsDeclaration of Conformity Sabo 108-17 HS Lawn TractorIndex Belt, 107 cm 42 in. Deck, Replacing Mower DriveSpindles, Lubricating Front Axle Wheel Bearings Page Page Sabo Parts Well-Trained Technicians Service StatementRight Tools Prompt Service Service Record Record Service Dates