TROUBLE SHOOTING CHECK LIST
1.ENGINE WONT TURN OVER:
Mower blades engaged ——---------————————————————— disengage blades
Drive not in neutral ----------— move Steering Control Levers to neutral "OUT" position
Blown fuse ———————————--------————————————————— replace fuse
Dead battery ———————---------————————————————— charge or replace
Solenoid ———————————————————————————— consult dealer
Ignition switch —----------—-—————————————————————— consult dealer
Starter ————————--------————————————————————- consult dealer
2.ENGINE WILL TURN OVER BUT WONT START:
No gas ————————————-------—————-——————————-——— refuel
clean or replace fuel filters
Over or under choked ——————--------———————————————— adjust choke
Spark plug not firing —————————-------———————————— check spark plug
condition and reset gap*
Carburetor maladjustment ———————------————— reset carburetor adjustment*
Ignition switch ————————————————-------——--—————— consult dealer
3.HARD TO START ENGINE:
Fuel line clogged ———————————-— clean fuel line and check fuel filter Faulty fuel pump ———————————————————————— consult dealer Spark plug wire loose or grounded —————————— check spark plug wires Spark plug(s) faulty or improperly gapped ————————-------------------------—— check spark plug
condition and reset gap*
Electronic ignition defective —————————————————— consult dealer Dirty or maladjusted carburetor —————————————--------------— readjust carburetor*
consult dealer for carburetor service
4.ENGINE STARTS BUT CUTS OUT:
Water in gasoline —————— drain old gasoline and replace with new gasoline clean carburetor bowl Clogged fuel line ——————————————————————— check fuel filter
clean fuel line Vent in fuel cap plugged —————————————————————— check vent Faulty fuel pump ———————————————————————— consult dealer Maladjusted carburetor ————————————————---—— readjust carburetor* Engine dies when Steering Control Levers are moved "IN" — parking brake set
release brake
5.ENGINE KNOCKS:
Low oil level ————————————---------------———-—-—-—— check and add oil
Ignition timing off ———————————-----------—————————— consult dealer
fuel octane too low ———————————-------——————— drain and replace with
higher octane gasoline Overheated engine ---—————————----------—— shut off engine and allow to cool
*See engine manual for engine adjustments.
