McCulloch 966564001, ZM3016 BF manual Troubleshooting, Problem, Cause

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TROUBLESHOOTING

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem

Cause

The engine will not start.

•Blade lever is engaged.

•Steering controls are not locked in neutral position.

•Driver is not sitting in driver’s seat.

•Parking brake is not activated.

•Battery is dead.

•Contamination in carburetor or fuel line.

•Fuel supply is closed or tap for fuel tank is in wrong position.

•Clogged fuel filter or fuel line.

The starter does not turn the engine over.		•	Dead battery.
		• Poor contacts on the battery terminal cable
			connections.
		•	Fuse blown.
		•	Ignition system faulty.
		• Fault in the starter safety circuit. See Checking the
			Safety System in the Maintenance section.

The engine runs rough.		•	Faulty carburetor.
		• Choke control used with warm engine.
		•	Defective valves.
		• Defective piston, cylinder, piston ring, or
			cylinder head seal.
		• Cylinder head bolts are loose.
		• Clogged fuel filter or jet.
		• Clogged ventilation valve on fuel cap.
		• Fuel tank nearly empty.
		•	Fouled spark plug.
		• Spark plug is loose.
		•	Defective ignition cable.
		• Defective spark plug electrode.
		• Defective spark plug connection.
		• Rich fuel mixture or fuel-air mixture.
		•	Wrong fuel type.
		•	Water in fuel.
		•	Clogged air filter.

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Contents ZM3016 BF Operator ManualIn order to implement improvements, specifications and designs can be altered without prior notification Contents Page Driving and Transport on Public Roads INTRODUCTIONCongratulations GeneralManufacturing Number Good ServiceIMPORTANT INFORMATION symbols and decalsXxxx xxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxWhole body remove safetyremove key before performing anyTHIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE SAFETYSafety Instructions SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULDAlways wear eye protection when operating machine Slope Operation Personal Safety EquipmentChildren There is risk for burns if touched Safe Handling of GasolineUse protective glasses for maintenance work General MaintenanceUse protective goggles Spark Arrestor TransportControl Locations CONTROLS1.Forward 2.Neutral 3.Neutral slot, Neutral lock Steering Control Levers4.Reverse Parking Brake Ignition SwitchThrottle Control Refueling Choke ControlRisk for burns if touched Always use the high position F to transport Fuel Shut Off ValveMower Deck Lifting Lever Trackingthe engine stopped the ignition key removed Seat Adjustment LeverBlade Control Lever Manual TransportTo move forward and backward operationTraining SteeringStarting the Engine Before StartingMove the throttle to the middle position IMPORTANT INFORMATION To remove cables, reverse order Jumper cablesRunning Operating on Hills Mowing Tips Stopping the Engine Manual Transport Maintenance Schedule MAINTENANCEPerform the 300-hourservice Check/adjust throttle cableClean/replace the spark plugs Check/adjust the mower deckAlways use two wrenches for the terminal screws BatteryTo clean battery and terminals Replacing batteryTire Pressures Safety SystemDeck Belt V-beltsTo replace deck belt Cutting Blades Belt installationBlade replacement EZT Belt1.Engage the parking brake Adjusting the Mower DeckLeveling Deck Caster Wheels CleaningRemoval and installation of caster wheel Use protective glasses when cleaning and washingGeneral LUBRICATIONSteering Control Shafts Front Wheel MountFront Wheel Bearings Engine LubricationProblem TROUBLESHOOTINGCause The engine seems weak storage ServiceWinter Storage SCHEMATIC U.S. Standard Hardware TECHNICAL DATATorque Specifications HEX HEAD CAP SCREWSEngine ZM3016 BFTransmission Productivity Overall dimensionsRZ3019 BF EquipmentUSA Requirements CONForMITY CERTIFICATESCE Requirements SERVICE JOURNAL 25-HourService 100-HourService 50-HourServiceAt Least Once Each Year 300-HourServicePage 03/19/10 P/N 115 349327R1