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Engine fails to start | 1. | PTO/Blade Engage knob engaged. | 1. | Place knob in disengaged (OFF) position. |
| 2. | Parking brake not engaged. | 2. | Engage parking brake. |
| 3. | Drive control levers not fully outward in | 3. | Move drive control levers fully outward in |
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| 4. | Spark plug wire(s) disconnected. | 4. | Connect wire(s) to spark plug(s). |
| 5. | Throttle control lever not in correct starting | 5. | Place throttle lever in the fast position. |
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| 6. | Choke not activated. | 6. | Pull choke control into full choke position. |
| 7. | Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. | 7. | Fill tank with clean, fresh (less than 30 days |
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| old) gas. |
| 8. | Blocked fuel line. | 8. | Clean fuel line and replace fuel filter. |
| 9. | Faulty spark plug(s). | 9. | Clean, adjust gap or replace plug(s). |
| 10. Engine flooded. | 10. Crank engine with throttle in FAST position | ||
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| and the choke in the OFF position. |
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Engine runs erratic | 1. | Tractor running with CHOKE activated. | 1. | Push the choke control into the choke off |
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| 2. | Spark plug wire(s) loose. | 2. | Connect spark plug wire(s). |
| 3. | Blocked fuel line or stale fuel. | 3. | Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean, fresh |
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| gasoline and replace fuel filter. |
| 4. | Vent in gas cap plugged. | 4. | Clear vent or replace cap if damaged. |
| 5. | Water or dirt in fuel system. | 5. | Drain fuel tank. Refill with clean, fresh |
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| 6. | Dirty air cleaner. | 6. | Replace air cleaner paper element and clean |
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