McCulloch 966564101, ZM4619 manual Trouble Shooting, Problem Cause, Maintenance section

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TROUBLE SHOOTING

Problem

Cause

Engine will not start

Blade switch is engaged.

 

• Steering controls are not locked in the neutral position

 

• Parking brake is not activated

 

Battery is dead

 

• Contamination in the carburetor or fuel line.

 

• Fuel supply is closed or the shutoff valve for the fuel tank is in

 

 

the wrong position

 

• Clogged fuel filter or fuel line

 

Ignition system faulty

 

 

 

Starter does not turn the engine over

Battery is dead

 

• Poor contact of the battery terminal cable connections

 

Blown fuse

 

• Fault in the starter safety circuit. See Safety System in the

 

 

Maintenance section

 

 

 

Engine runs rough

Faulty carburetor

 

• Choke control is pulled out with a warm engine

 

• Clogged fuel filter or jet

 

• Clogged ventilation valve on the fuel cap

 

• Fuel tank nearly empty

 

Fouled spark plugs

 

• Rich fuel mixture or fuel-air mixture.

 

Wrong fuel type

 

Water in fuel

 

Clogged air filter

 

 

 

Engine seems weak

Clogged air filter

 

Fouled spark plugs

 

Carburetor incorrectly adjusted

 

• Air trapped in hydraulic system

 

 

 

Machine vibrates

Blades are loose

 

• Blades are incorrectly balanced

 

Engine is loose

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Contents Operator Manual Page Table of Contents Page Introduction Manufacturing Number Good ServiceSymbols and decals Manual Performing any Safety Safety InstructionsGeneral Operation Never take passengers Slope Operation Personal Safety EquipmentChildren Safe Handling of Gasoline General Maintenance Risk of sparking Spark Arrestor TransportControl Locations ControlsMotion Control Levers Seat Adjustment Lever Bypass LinkageUnlocking Transmission Fuel Tank Ignition Switch Choke ControlThrottle Control Cutting Height Adjuster Blade SwitchParking Brake Always use the high position to transportFuel Shut Off Valve FusesSteering TrainingStarting the Engine Before StartingPlace controls in neutral position USE Full Throttle When Mowing To remove cables, reverse order Weak BatteryRunning Mower deck’s anti-scalp rollers should be evenly adjustedOperating On Hills Mowing Tips Stopping the Engine Manual Transport Maintenance Schedule MaintenanceBefore After Year 100 Replacing battery BatteryTire Pressures Safety SystemFaulty adjustment can cause an accident Deck BeltDeck Belt Removal EZT Belt Installation Deck Belt InstallationPump Belt Replacing EZT E-Series Zeroturn Transaxle beltBlade replacement Cutting BladesAnti-scalp Rollers Deck Leveling Adjusting the Mower DeckUse protective glasses when cleaning and washing CleaningCaster Wheels HardwareLubrication Lubrication ScheduleGeneral Deck Spindles Wheel and Deck ZerksFront Wheel Mount Front Wheel BearingsTrouble Shooting Problem CauseMaintenance section Trouble Shooting Service StorageWinter Storage Schematic Torque Specifications Technical DataHex Head Cap Screws Standard HardwareZM4619 EngineTransmission Overall dimensions ZM4619 EquipmentProductivity Conformity Certificates USA requirementsCE requirements Delivery Service Service JournalAction Stamp, signAfter 10 hours Daily ServiceHour Service Service Journal At least once each year Action Date, mtr reading Stamp, sign Page 115 349428R1 03/08/10