Trouble Shooting Guide

6.Store unit in a clean, dry area. Do not store next to corrosive materials, such as fertilizer.

NOTE: When storing any type of power equipment in an unventilated or metal storage shed, care should be taken to rustproof the equipment. Using a light oil or silicone, coat the equipment, especially any chains, springs, bearings and cables.

OBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION

_]ine will not nk

Safety switch button not depressed

Battery installed incorrectly

Battery is dead or weak

Blown fuse or circuit breaker

There are two switches in the starting circuit of your unit: the clutch pedal switch and the deck lift lever switch. Make certain the actuator is fully depressing the buttons on each switch.

The battery must be installed with negative terminal attached to black ground wire. Negative terminal is identified at the post by "NEG", "N" or "-". The positive terminal, identified by "POS", "P" or "+", must

be attached to the big red wire which goes to the solenoid.

Check fluid level in battery. If fluid is low, fill between maximum and minimum fill lines with water. Charge with 6 amp charger until fully charged.

Replace fuse with automotive type fuse. Fuses seldom fail without a reason. The problem must be corrected. Check for loose connections in the fuse holder. Replace fuse holder if necessary. A dead

short may be in the cranking or charging circuit where the insulation may have rubbed through and exposed the bare wire. Replace the wire or repair with electrician's tape if the wire strands have not

been damaged.

Note: Look for a wire pinched between body panels, burned by the exhaust pipe or muffler or rubbed against a moving part.

igine cranks it will not start

lgine smokes

_cessive bration

Throttle or choke not in starting position

No spark to spark plug

No fuel to the carburetor

Air filter dirty

Engine loses crankcase vacuum

Bent or damaged blade spindle

Check owner's guide for correct position for throttle control and choke for starting.

Spark plug lead disconnected. Connect lead. Place spark plug lead away from engine block about 1/8". Crank engine. There should be a spark. If not, have engine repaired at authorized engine service dealer.

Faulty spark plug. To test, remove spark plug. Attach spark plug lead to spark plug. Ground the spark plug body against the engine block. Crank the engine. The spark plug should fire at the electrode. Replace if it does not.

Gasoline tank empty. Fill.

Fuel line or in-line fuel filter plugged. Remove and clean fuel line. Replace filter if necessary.

If the air cleaner is dirty, the engine may not start. Clean or replace as recommended by the engine manufactu rer.

Dipstick not seated or broken. Replace defective part.

Engine breather defective. Replace.

Stop engine immediately. Check all pulleys, blade adapters, keys and bolts for tightness and damage. Tighten or replace any damaged parts.

ower will not

scharge

"ass or leaves lcut strips

Bent blade			Stop engine immediately.	Replace	damaged	blade. Only use original equipment blades.
Engine	speed	low	Throttle must be set at full throttle.

Speed	selection		Use lower ground speed. The slower		your ground speed, the better the quality of cut.
Blades	short	or dull	Sharpen or replace blades	(uncut strip problem		only).

le above steps fail to correct the problem, take the unit to your local authorized service dealer for repair.