Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Important: It is essential that all operator safety mechanisms be connected and in proper operating condition prior to mower use.
When a problem occurs, Do Not overlook the simple causes. For example: starting problems could be caused by an empty fuel tank.
The following table lists some of the common causes of trouble. Do Not attempt to service or replace major items or any items that call for special timing of adjustments procedures (such as valves, governor, etc.). Have this work done by your Engine Service Dealer.
Note: When disconnecting electrical connectors DO Not pull on the wires to separate the connectors.
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The engine overheats. | 1. | The engine load is excessive. | 1. | Reduce ground speed. |
| 2. | The oil level in the crankcase is low. | 2. | Add oil to the crankcase. |
| 3. | The cooling fins and air passages under | 3. | Remove the obstruction from the cooling |
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| the engine blower housing are plugged. |
| fins and air passages. |
| 4. | The air cleaner is dirty. | 4. | Clean or replace the air cleaner element. |
| 5. | Dirt, water, or stale fuel is in fuel system. | 5. | Contact an Authorized Service Dealer. |
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The starter does not crank | 1. | The blade control switch is engaged. | 1. | Move the blade control switch to |
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| Disengaged. |
| 2. | The motion control levers are not in the | 2. | Move the motion control levers outward |
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| park position. |
| to the park position. |
| 3. | The operator is not seated. | 3. | Sit on the seat. |
| 4. | Battery does not have a full charge. | 4. | Charge the battery. See Check |
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| Battery Charge and Recommended |
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| Jump Starting Procedure sections in |
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| 5. | The electrical connections are corroded | 5. | Check the electrical connections for good |
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| or loose. |
| contact. |
| 6. | A fuse is blown. | 6. | Replace the fuse. |
| 7. | A relay or switch is damaged. | 7. | Contact an Authorized Service Dealer. |
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Engine will not start, starts hard, or fails to | 1. | Fuel tank is empty. | 1. | Fill the fuel tank. |
keep running | 2. | The choke is not on. | 2. | Move the choke lever to On. |
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| 3. | The air cleaner is dirty. | 3. | Clean or replace the air cleaner element. |
| 4. | The spark plug wire(s) is loose or | 4. | Install the wire(s) on the spark plug. |
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| disconnected. |
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| 5. | The spark plug(s) is pitted, fouled, or the | 5. | Install a new, correctly gapped spark |
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| gap is incorrect. |
| plug(s). |
| 6. | There is dirt in fuel filter. | 6. | Replace the fuel filter. |
| 7. | Dirt, water, or stale fuel is in the fuel | 7. | Contact an Authorized Service Dealer. |
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| system. |
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| 8. | There is incorrect fuel in the fuel tank. | 8. | Drain the tank and replace the fuel with |
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| the proper type. |
| 9. | The oil level in the crankcase is low. | 9. | Add oil to the crankcase. |
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