SECTION11: TROUBLESHOOTINGGUIDE
Possible
Trouble
Cause(s)
Engine will Safety switch
not crank button not depressed. Battery installed incorrectly.
Battery is dead or weak.
Blown fuse or circuit breaker.
Engine ground wire loose.
Engine Throttle or choke cranks but not in starting will not start 3osition.
No fuel to the carburetor.
No spark to spark plug.
Corrective Action
There are two switches in the starting circuit of your unit: the clutch pedal switch and the deck engagement/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
Check fluid level in battery. If fluid is low, fill to just below split rings with water. Charge with 6 AMP charger until fully charged.
Refer to operator's manual for fuse box location. 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.
Engine should have a black ground wire running from engine to frame or mounting bolt.
Check operator's manual for correct position for throttle control and choke for starting.
Gasoline tank empty. Fill.
Fuel line or
Spark plug lead disconnected. Connect lead.
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.
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| Dirty air cleaner. | |
Engine | Engine | oil has | |
smokes | been oveffilled. | ||
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| Engine | loses |
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| crankcase | |
|
| vacuum. | |
Excessive | Bent or | ||
vibration | damaged blade. | ||
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| Bent blade. | |
Mower will | Engine | speed | |
not |
| low. |
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discharge | Speed | selection. | |
grass | or | Cutting | height |
leaves |
| set too | low. |
uncut | strips | Blades | short or |
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| dull. |
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If the air cleaner is dirty, the engine may not start. Refer to the engine manual packed
with your unit. Check oil level.
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 spindle damage. Tighten or replace any damaged parts.
Stop engine immediately. Replace damaged blade. Only use original equipment blades.
Throttle must be set at full throttle.
Use lower ground speed. The slower your ground speed, the better the quality of cut. Raise deck.
Sharpen or replace blades (uncut strip problem only).
NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments above, contact an authorized service dealer.
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