3.Disengage the
4.If the engine has been working under full load, allow the engine to idle about a minute before turning the igni- tion key counterclockwise to the off position.
5.Remove the key to prevent unauthorized use of the tractor.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
IF THE ENGINE FAILS TO TURN OVER - ELECTRIC START MODELS, ONLY, check the following:
1.The shift lever must be in Neutral. Move the lever a- round to be sure the safety switch is contacted.
2.The battery cable clamps must be clean and tight.
3.The
4.The power
5.The battery may not be charged.
IF THE ENGINE TURNS, BUT WILL NOT START, check the following:
1.Wiring connection at the switch, regulator, and gkn- erator must be clean and tight.
2.The engine speed control lever must be about I/3 open and the choke lever pulled out.
3.The spark plug cable must be tightly connected.
4.The fuel tank must have a good reguIar gasoline in it.
5.The power
IF BELT SLIPPAGE OCCURS, check the following:
1. Belts may be stretched or excessively worn.
2. Pulleys may be greasy or oily. | ,: |
3.Insufficient belt tension due to a broken or worn tension spring.
IF A BELT BREAKS, check the following:
1.Look for sharp edges or rough spots on the pulleys.
2.Pulleys may be misaligned.
3.Belt tension may be too tight.
IF HANDLING IS DIFFICULT, check the following:
1.Controls or drive systems may be out of adjustment,
2.Tires may be
3.Wheels spinning on slopes. Wet grass is very slippery try to work in the late afternoon after it has dried. Wheel weights may be added to provide additional traction. See Accessories section of this manual.
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IF THE POWER LIFT WILL NOT WORK:
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1.Check the ignition switch to be sure it is “ON”.
2.The circuit breaker may have cut out. Wait a few minutes for it to reset.
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