Trouble Shooting Chart

PROBLEM: The engine will not start.

1.Follow the steps, ªHow To Start The Engineº in this book.

2.Electric±Start Models: Clean the battery ter- minals. Tighten the cables.

3.Check for a loose wire. Tighten the limit switches. (See the wiring diagram.)

4.Drain the fuel tank. Clean the fuel line. Re- place the fuel filter.

5.Remove the spark plug(s). Move the throttle to the SLOW position. Turn the ignition key to the ON position. Try to start the engine sev- eral times. Install the spark plug.

6.Replace the spark plug.

7.Adjust the carburettor.

PROBLEM: The engine will not turn over.

1.Follow the steps, ªHow To Start The Engineº in this book.

2.Electric±Start Models: Check the level of the acid in the battery. If needed, add water. Charge the battery.

3.Replace the fuse.

4.Check the wiring harness for damage or a loose connection. Repair the damaged wire.

5.Electric±Start Models: replace the solenoid.

Recoil±Start Models: replace the module.

2.Adjust the throttle control.

3.Clean the air filter.

4.Replace the fuel filter.

PROBLEM: The engine stops when the blades are engaged.

1.To activate the seat sensor, always sit in the middle of the seat.

2.Check the wiring harness for damage or a loose connection. Repair the damaged wire.

3.Grass Bagger not closed properly. (only applies to rear grass baggers.)

PROBLEM: On slopes, the engine stops.

1.Mow up and down slopes. Never mow across a slope.

2.To activate the seat sensor, always sit in the middle of the seat.

PROBLEM: The engine will not idle.

1.Replace the spark plug.

2.Clean the air filter.

3.Adjust the carburettor.

4.Adjust the throttle control.

5.Drain the fuel tank. Clean the fuel line. Re- place the fuel filter.

5.Move the throttle control to the FAST posi- tion.

6.Replace the spring for the blade idler.

PROBLEM: The mower housing does not cut level.

1.Check the air pressure in the tyres.

2.Adjust the level of the mower housing.

3.Check the front axle. If the front axle does not freely pivot, loosen the axle bolt(s).

PROBLEM: The mower blades will not rotate.

1.Check the mower drive belt. Make sure the belt is installed correctly.

2.Replace the mower drive belt.

PROBLEM: The unit will not move when the clutch is engaged.

1.Check the motion drive belt. Make sure the belt is installed correctly.

2.Adjust the clutch.

3.Replace the motion drive belt.

PROBLEM: The unit moves slower or stops when the clutch is engaged.

1.Adjust the clutch.

2.Replace the motion drive belt.

		PROBLEM: A hot engine causes a de-
PROBLEM: The engine is difficult to		crease in power.
		1. Clean the air screen.
start.
		2.	Check the oil.
1.	Adjust the carburettor.
		3.	Adjust the carburettor.
2.	Replace the spark plug.
		4. Replace the fuel filter.
3.	Replace the fuel filter.

PROBLEM: When the clutch/brake pedal is released, belt noise can be heard.

1.Temporary belt noise does not change the operation of the unit. If belt noise is continu- ous, check the routing of the belt. Make sure the belt is inside all belt guides.

2.If the noise is continuous, adjust the clutch.

PROBLEM: The engine does not run smooth or has a loss of power.

1.Check the oil.

2.Clean the air filter.

3.Clean the air screen.

4.Replace the spark plug.

5.The engine is working too hard. Use a slower speed.

6.Adjust the carburettor.

7.Replace the fuel filter.

PROBLEM: The engine does not run smooth at fast speed.

1. Replace the spark plug.

PROBLEM: Excessive vibration.

1.Replace the blade.

2.Check for loose engine bolts.

3.Decrease the air pressure in the tyres.

4.Adjust the carburettor.

5.Check for a damaged belt or damaged pulley. Replace the damaged parts.

PROBLEM: The grass does not dis- charge correctly.

1.Stop the engine. Clean the mower housing.

2.Raise the height of cut.

3.Replace or sharpen the blade(s).

4.Move the shift lever to a slower speed.

PROBLEM: The rear wheels spin over uneven terrain.

1.Check the front axle. If the front axle does not freely pivot, loosen the axle bolt(s).

PROBLEM: The transaxle is difficult to shift between gears with the engine run- ning and the clutch depressed.

1.Check the clutch adjustment to make sure the belt stops when the clutch pedal is de- pressed with the transaxle in (N) neutral.

2.Check the belt guides around the transaxle drive pulley. Make sure the belt guides do not touch the pulley.

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