McCulloch ZM3016BF/966564001 manual Troubleshooting

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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 Page Contents Page Introduction Good Service Manufacturing NumberSymbols and decals Remove key before General Operation SafetySafety Instructions Never take passengers Personal Safety Equipment Slope OperationChildren Safe Handling of Gasoline General Maintenance Risk of sparking Transport Spark ArrestorControls Control LocationsSteering Control Levers Throttle Control Ignition SwitchParking Brake Choke Control RefuelingFuel Shut Off Valve Mower Deck Lifting LeverTracking Always use the high position F to transportManual Transport Seat Adjustment LeverBlade Control Lever Training SteeringBefore Starting Starting the EnginePlace controls in neutral position Open the fuel valve Jumper cables To remove cables, reverse orderRunning Operating on Hills Mowing Tips Stopping the Engine Manual Transport Maintenance Maintenance ScheduleEvery 50 hours Always use protective glasses when handling the battery BatteryTo clean battery and terminals Safety System Tire PressuresTo replace deck belt BeltsDeck Belt EZT Belt Cutting BladesAdjusting the Mower Deck Leveling DeckCleaning Removal and installation of caster wheelUse protective glasses when cleaning and washing Caster WheelsLubrication GeneralFront Wheel Mount Front Wheel BearingsEngine Lubrication Steering Control ShaftsTroubleshooting Problem CauseTroubleshooting Service Winter StorageSchematic Standard Hardware Technical DataTorque Specifications Transmission ZM3016 BFEngine Overall dimensions RZ3019 BFEquipment ProductivityUSA Requirements CE RequirementsService Journal Delivery ServiceHour Service Perform the 25-hour service At Least Once Each Year Page 115 349327R1 03/19/10