Troubleshooting Engine

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	SOLUTION

Engine will not crank	PTO switch is “ON”	Switch to the “OFF” position
	Steering handles are not in “Posi-	Swing steering handle outward
	tive Neutral”
	Battery is discharged	Charge or replace battery
	Starter fuse is blown	Replace fuse
	Steering handle switches are out	Listen for the switch “click” and
	of adjustment	adjust as necessary

Engine cranks but will not start	Fuel tank is empty	Fill fuel tank
	Fuel line or fuel filter is restricted	Bleed fuel line or replace fuel filter
	Ignition fuse is blown	Replace fuse
	Loose wires or connections	Inspect wire connection and safety
		switches

Engine Dies When Steering Handles are Engaged

1.Check if parking brake is set.

• Release parking brake.

NOTE: When parking brake is on the system is designed to kill the engine if either steering handle is engaged.

NOTICE

■The following test must be performed with an accurate voltmeter. The amperage in this circuit is too low for a test light. This circuit is the ground side of a relay.

2.Check seat switch and deck safety switch/jumper.

a.Raise seat assembly and secure.

b.Turn key switch “ON”, engage seat switch and move deck to highest cut height position if equipped with power tilt deck.

c.Check voltage at the pink and black wires on the main wire harness where it connects into the seat switch wire harness. (2 way Packard 56 series con- nector located underneath seat pan on the right side next to steering pivot block.)

•If there is voltage at one wire but not the other, either the switches/jumper are defective or not fully engaged. The pink and black wires are part of a series circuit that includes the seat switch and deck safety switch (on power tilt deck) or weatherpack jumper.

•If there is voltage on only one wire check each switch ((seat switch, deck safety switch, (located

on the deck), or weatherpack jumper)) individu- ally to determine which switch is defective or not closed. The weatherpack jumper should be con- nected to the main wire harness, underneath the seat pan by the left hand steering pivot linkage if there is not a deck or a standard deck is attached.

•If using the power tilt option and you need to check the deck safety switch refer to Figure 11 and troubleshooting deck safety switch. If the deck switch is open the engine will kill when pull- ing handles in.

Figure 11. Power Tilt Deck Safety Switch Layout

3.Check park brake switch.

MAN0875 (2/8/2011)	Dealer Service 21

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