TROUBLESHOOTING
6.ENGINE SOMETIMES SKIPS AT HIGHER SPEED
Incorrect ignition | Consult dealer | |
Carburetor maladjusted | Readjust | carburetor |
Faulty spark plugs | Check spark plug or condition and | reset gap* |
7.ENGINE OVERHEATED
| Air intake screen or fins clogged | ||
| Fuel mixture too lean | Readjust carburetor* | |
| Oil level too low or too high | Adjust oil level | |
| Improper ignition timing | Consult | dealer |
| Running engine too | Run engine | faster |
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| (NOTE: Always mow at full throttle setting.) | |
8. | ENGINE IDLES POORLY |
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| Carburetor maladjustment | Readjust carburetor | |
| Improper spark plug | Check and | plug* |
9. | ENGINE BACKFIRES |
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| Carburetor maladjustment | Readjust carburetor* | |
10.ENGINE RUNS BUT MOWER WON'T MOVE FORWARD
Drive belt broken or | Replace drive belt | ||
Shift linkage cable disconnected | Reconnect | ||
Transmission shift arm disconnected | Reconnect | ||
Transmission oil low | Add oil | ||
Transmission locks in free wheel position | Put in lock position (see pg. 5) | ||
Hydrostat oil filter plugged | Replace filter | ||
Bad | Consult | dealer | |
Gear | mating transmission/gearbox disconnected | Consult | dealer |
11.MOWER LOSES POWER OR TRANSMISSION OVERHEATS
Hydrostat transmission oil too low or too high | |
Transmission | Consult dealer |
Transmission blowing oil out cap | Overfilled or water contaminated |
12.ENGINE STALLS WHEN BLADES ARE ENGAGED
Operator not on | Sit on seat | |
Faulty interlock | Consult | dealer |
Bad blade spindle bearing | Consult | dealer |
Deck drive belt not properly routed | Reroute | |
Blades blocked by foreign | Clean under deck | |
*See engine manuals for engine adjustments
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