SECTION 4 - TROUBLESHOOTING
ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM | PROBLEM | SOLUTION |
Engine | Key OFF | Turn Key to Run. |
does not | Fuel Tank empty | Fill Fuel Tank. |
start........................ Fuel | Open Fuel | |
............................... | Engine Throttle Control not at FAST (Rabbit) position | Put Engine Throttle Control to FAST |
............................... | Choke NOT closed | Put Throttle Control in CHOKE position. |
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| Check choke adjustment. |
............................... | Spark Plug Wire loose or disconnected | Connect Spark Plug Wire. |
............................... | Operator Presence Control (OPC) Switch out of adjustment | Adjust Switch |
............................... | Blade Clutch Switch in ON position | Pull Blade Clutch Lever to OFF position. |
............................... | Spark Plug bad | Install new Spark Plug. |
............................... | Dirty Air Filter | Clean Air Filter. |
............................... | Transmission not in NEUTRAL | Shift Transmission Lever to NEUTRAL. |
Engine | Dirt or water in Fuel Tank | Drain and clean Fuel Tank. Fill with |
Starts Hard |
| fresh Fuel. |
or Loses | Vent in Gas Cap plugged | Clean Vent or install new Gas Cap. |
Power | Air Filter dirty | Clean or install new Air Filter. |
............................... | Spark Plug not gapped correctly | Check and set Spark Plug gap. |
............................... | Spark Plug bad | Install new Spark Plug. |
Engine | Spark Plug bad | Install new Spark Plug. |
Runs | Spark Plug not gapped correctly | Clean and set Spark Plug gap. |
Erratically | Fuel Filter plugged or dirty | Replace Fuel Filter. |
Engine | Dirty Air Filter | Clean or replace Filter. |
Idles Poorly | Fuel Filter plugged | Replace Fuel Filter. |
Engine | Engine Oil low in Crankcase | Add Oil. |
Overheats | Engine Cooling Fins clogged | Clean Engine Cooling Fins. |
Machine | Blade Mounting Bolts loose | Tighten Blade Mounting Bolts. |
Vibrates | Blade out of Balance | Sharpen and balance Blade. |
Excessive | Engine Mounting Bolts loose | Tighten Mounting Bolts. |
............................... | Damaged or Severed Belt | Replace Belt |
Engine | Mowing grass too tall | Adjust cutting height. |
Dies | Mowing too fast | Reduce travel speed. |
MOWER TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM | PROBLEM | SOLUTION |
Mower does | Transmission in neutral | Select Gear |
not move | Traction Control Rod adjustment | Adjust Rod |
when Traction | Engine to Transmission Belt Damaged or Broken | Replace Belt |
Levers released | Idler Spring Damaged or Broken | Replace Spring |
Mower does | Slipping or broken Traction Belt | Adjust or replace Belt. |
not track | Tire pressure in both Traction Wheels | Adjust air pressure. |
straight | not the same. |
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Blades DO | Belt slipping or broken | Replace or adjust Belt. |
NOT engage | Clutch does not engage | Check Electrical Connections & Clutch |
Mower | Travel speed too fast | Reduce ground speed. |
mows | Operator making mower turn corner too fast. ..................................Reduce ground speed. | |
unevenly | Rough terrain | Change mowing pattern. |
.................................. | Unequal number of Blade Spacers on |
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...................................... | Cutter Shafts or Caster Wheels | Install equal number of Spacers. |
.................................. | Low Or No Air Pressure in Tires | Fill Tires with Correct Air Pressure |
.................................. | Dull Blades | Sharpen Blades or Install new Blades |
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