McCulloch ZM3016 BF, 966564001 manual Troubleshooting, Problem, Cause, The engine seems weak

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The engine seems weak.

TROUBLESHOOTING

 

Problem

Cause

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The engine seems weak.

Clogged air filter.

 

 

 

 

Fouled spark plugs.

 

 

 

 

Carburetor incorrectly adjusted.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The engine overheats.

Clogged air intake or cooling fins.

 

 

 

 

Engine overloaded.

 

 

 

 

• Poor ventilation around engine.

 

 

 

 

• Defective engine speed regulator.

 

 

 

 

• Soot in the combustion chamber.

 

 

 

 

• Too little or no oil in the engine.

 

 

 

 

Fouled spark plug.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Battery not charging.

Poor contact with battery terminal cable

 

 

 

 

 

connectors.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The machine moves slowly, unevenly, or not at all.

Parking brake on.

 

 

 

 

• Hydraulic pump bypass linkage engaged.

 

 

 

 

• Drive belt for the transmission gears slack or has

 

 

 

 

 

come off.

 

 

 

 

Defective hydraulic system.

 

 

 

 

• Air in hydraulic system.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mower deck not engaging.

Drive belt for the mower deck has come loose.

 

 

 

 

• Contact for the electromagnetic coupling has

 

 

 

 

 

loosened.

 

 

 

 

• Blade switch is faulty or has come loose, from the

 

 

 

 

 

cable contact.

 

 

 

 

Fuse has blown.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Uneven mowing results.

Different air pressure in the tires on left and right

 

 

 

 

 

sides.

 

 

 

 

Bent blades.

 

 

 

 

• Suspension for the mower deck is uneven.

 

 

 

 

Blades are dull.

 

 

 

 

• Driving speed too high.

 

 

 

 

• Grass is too long.

 

 

 

 

• Grass collected under the mower deck.

 

 

 

 

 

The machine vibrates.

Blades are loose.

 

 

 

 

• Blades are incorrectly balanced.

 

 

 

 

Engine is loose.

 

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Contents Operator Manual ZM3016 BFIn order to implement improvements, specifications and designs can be altered without prior notification Contents Page INTRODUCTION CongratulationsGeneral Driving and Transport on Public RoadsGood Service Manufacturing Numbersymbols and decals Xxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx IMPORTANT INFORMATIONremove safety remove key beforeperforming any Whole bodySAFETY Safety InstructionsSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLEAlways wear eye protection when operating machine Personal Safety Equipment Slope OperationChildren Safe Handling of Gasoline There is risk for burns if touchedGeneral Maintenance Use protective glasses for maintenance workUse protective goggles Transport Spark ArrestorCONTROLS Control Locations4.Reverse Steering Control Levers1.Forward 2.Neutral 3.Neutral slot, Neutral lock Throttle Control Ignition SwitchParking Brake Risk for burns if touched Choke ControlRefueling Fuel Shut Off Valve Mower Deck Lifting LeverTracking Always use the high position F to transportSeat Adjustment Lever Blade Control LeverManual Transport the engine stopped the ignition key removedoperation TrainingSteering To move forward and backwardBefore Starting Starting the EngineMove the throttle to the middle position operation Jumper cables To remove cables, reverse orderRunning Operating on Hills Mowing Tips Stopping the Engine operation MAINTENANCE Maintenance ScheduleCheck/adjust throttle cable Clean/replace the spark plugsCheck/adjust the mower deck Perform the 300-hourserviceBattery To clean battery and terminalsReplacing battery Always use two wrenches for the terminal screwsSafety System Tire PressuresTo replace deck belt V-beltsDeck Belt Belt installation Blade replacementEZT Belt Cutting BladesLeveling Deck Adjusting the Mower Deck1.Engage the parking brake Cleaning Removal and installation of caster wheelUse protective glasses when cleaning and washing Caster WheelsLUBRICATION GeneralFront Wheel Mount Front Wheel BearingsEngine Lubrication Steering Control ShaftsCause TROUBLESHOOTINGProblem The engine seems weak Winter Storage Servicestorage SCHEMATIC TECHNICAL DATA Torque SpecificationsHEX HEAD CAP SCREWS U.S. Standard HardwareTransmission ZM3016 BFEngine Overall dimensions RZ3019 BFEquipment ProductivityCE Requirements CONForMITY CERTIFICATESUSA Requirements SERVICE JOURNAL 25-HourService 50-HourService 100-HourService300-HourService At Least Once Each YearPage P/N 115 349327R1 03/19/10