SECTION 9: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

TroublePossible Cause(s)Corrective Action

 

 

 

 

 

Engine will

1.

Safety switch

1.

There are two switches in the starting circuit of your unit: the clutch

not crank

 

button not

 

pedal switch and the deck lift lever switch. Make certain the actuator is

 

 

depressed.

 

fully depressing the buttons on each switch.

 

2.

Battery installed

2.

The battery must be installed with negative terminal attached to black

 

 

incorrectly.

 

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. All batteries are

 

 

 

 

to be fully charged before installing. Refer to “Quick Start” battery guide

 

 

 

 

that came with the operator’s manual.

 

3.

Battery is dead or

3.

Check fluid level in battery. If fluid is low, fill to just below split rings with

 

 

weak.

 

water. Charge with 6 AMP charger until fully charged.

 

4.

Blown fuse or

4.

Refer to operator’s manual for fuse box location. Replace fuse with

 

 

circuit breaker.

 

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: Note: Look for a wire pinched between body panels, burned by the

 

 

 

exhaust pipe or muffler or rubbed against a moving part.

 

5.

Engine ground wire

5.

Engine should have a black ground wire running from engine to frame

 

 

loose.

 

or mounting bolt.

Engine

1.

Throttle or choke

1.

Check operator's manual for correct position for throttle control and

cranks but

 

not in starting

 

choke for starting.

will not start

 

position.

 

 

 

2.

No fuel to the

2.

A. Gasoline tank empty. Fill.

 

 

carburetor.

 

B. Fuel line or in-line fuel filter plugged. Remove and clean fuel line.

 

 

 

 

Replace filter.

 

3.

No spark to spark

3.

Connect lead. Hold spark plug lead away from engine block about 1/8".

 

 

plug. Spark plug

 

Crank engine. There should be a spark. If not, have engine repaired at

 

 

lead disconnected.

 

authorized engine service dealer.

 

4.

Faulty spark plug.

4.

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.

 

5.

Dirty air cleaner.

5.

If the air cleaner is dirty, the engine may not start. Refer to the engine

 

 

 

 

manual packed with your unit.

Excessive

1.

Bent or

1.

Stop engine immediately. Check all pulleys, blade adapters, keys and

vibration

 

damaged blade.

 

bolts for

 

 

 

 

tightness and spindle damage. Tighten or replace any damaged parts.

Mower will

1.

Engine speed low.

1.

Throttle must be set at full throttle.

not

2.

Cutting height set

2.

Use lower ground speed. The slower your ground speed, the better the

discharge

 

too low.

 

quality of cut.

grass and/

3.

Blades short or

3.

Raise deck. Sharpen or replace blades (uncut strip problem only).

or leaves

 

dull.

 

 

uncut strips

 

 

 

 

NOTE: If the above steps fail to correct the problem, contact your local authorized service dealer for repair.

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