TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART
PROBLEM: The engine will not start.1.Follow the steps, “How To Start The Engine” in this book.
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3.Check for a loose wire. Tighten the limit switches. (See the wiring diagram.)
4.Drain the fuel tank. Clean the fuel line. Re- place the fuel filter.
5.Remove the spark plug(s). Move the throttle to the SLOW position. Turn the ignition key to the ON position. Try to start the engine sev- eral times. Install the spark plug.
6.Replace the spark plug.
7.Adjust the carburettor.
PROBLEM: The engine will not turn over.1.Follow the steps, “How To Start The Engine” in this book.
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3.Replace the fuse.
4.Check the wiring harness for damage or a loose connection. Repair the damaged wire.
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1.Adjust the carburettor.
2.Replace the spark plug.
3.Replace the fuel filter.
PROBLEM: The engine does not run smooth or has a loss of power.1.Check the oil.
2.Clean the air filter.
3.Clean the air screen.
4.Replace the spark plug.
5.The engine is working too hard. Use a lower gear.
6.Adjust the carburettor.
7.Replace the fuel filter.
PROBLEM: The engine does not run smooth at fast speed.1.Replace the spark plug.
2.Adjust the throttle control.
3.Clean the air filter.
4.Replace the fuel filter.
PROBLEM: The engine stops when the blades are engaged.1.Check the wiring harness for damage or a loose connection. Repair the damaged wire.
2.Grass bag must be installed (applies only to model with rear discharge grass bag).
PROBLEM: On slopes, the engine stops.1.Mow up and down slopes. Never mow across a slope.
PROBLEM: The engine will not idle.1.Replace the spark plug.
2.Clean the air filter.
3.Adjust the carburettor.
4.Adjust the throttle control.
5.Drain the fuel tank. Clean the fuel line. Re- place the fuel filter.
PROBLEM: A hot engine causes a decrease in power.1.Clean the air screen.
2.Check the oil.
3.Adjust the carburettor.
4.Replace the fuel filter.
PROBLEM: Excessive vibration.1.Replace the blade.
2.Check for loose engine bolts.
3.Decrease the air pressure in the tyres.
4.Adjust the carburettor.
5.Check for a damaged belt or damaged pulley. Replace the damaged parts.
PROBLEM: The grass does not discharge correctly.1.Stop the engine. Clean the mower housing.
2.Raise the height of cut.
3.Replace or sharpen the blade(s).
4.Move the shift lever to a slower speed.
5.Move the throttle control to the FAST posi- tion.
6.Replace the spring for the blade idler.
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7.Clean the extension tube and the connector tube (applies only to model with rear dis- charge grass bag).
PROBLEM: The mower housing does not cut level.1.Check the air pressure in the tyres.
2.Adjust the level of the mower housing.
3.Check the front axle. If the front axle does not freely pivot, loosen the axle bolt(s).
PROBLEM: The mower blades will not rotate.1.Check the mower drive belt. Make sure the belt is installed correctly.
2.Replace the mower drive belt.
PROBLEM: The unit will not move when the clutch is engaged.1.Check the motion drive belt. Make sure the belt is installed correctly.
2.Adjust the clutch.
3.Replace the motion drive belt.
PROBLEM: The unit moves slower or stops when the clutch is engaged.1.Adjust the clutch.
2.Replace the motion drive belt.
PROBLEM: When the clutch/brake pedal is released, belt noise can be heard.1.Temporary belt noise does not change the operation of the unit. If belt noise is continu- ous, check the routing of the belt. Make sure the belt is inside all belt guides.
2.If the noise is continuous, adjust the clutch.
PROBLEM: The rear wheels spin over uneven terrain.1.Check the front axle. If the front axle does not freely pivot, loosen the axle bolt(s).
PROBLEM: The transaxle is difficult to shift between gears with the engine running and the clutch depressed.
1.Check the clutch adjustment to make sure the belt stops when the clutch pedal is de- pressed with the transaxle in (N) neutral.
2.Check the belt guides around the transaxle drive pulley. Make sure the belt guides do not touch the pulley.
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