1.39

TROUBLE SHOOTING

1.39

TROUBLE SHOOTING

FAULT

POSSIBLE CAUSE

REMEDY

 

 

 

 

 

The engine will not start

Cutterdeck switch is engaged.

Move cutterdeck switch to disengaged.

 

with ignition key.

 

 

 

 

Parking brake is not applied.

Set parking brake.

 

 

Battery is flat.

Charge the battery.

 

 

Faulty electrical connections.

Trace and correct fault.

 

 

The seat switch is faulty.

Replace switch.

 

 

Fuse is blown.

Replace fuse.

 

 

Sweeper switch is engaged.

Move sweeper switch to dis-engaged.

 

 

 

 

 

Flat Battery.

Terminal connection loose or corroded.

Clean and tighten terminal connections.

 

 

 

Recharge battery.

 

 

Loose or defective alternator belt.

Re-tension or replace drive belt, refer -

 

 

 

ENGINE HANDBOOK.

 

 

Defective battery.

Recharge battery.

 

 

 

Replace battery.

 

 

Electrical short circuit.

Trace short circuit and make good.

 

 

 

 

 

Engine will not start, is

Operator is not seated correctly.

Sit on the seat.

 

difficult to start or fails

 

 

 

to continue running.

Fuel tank is empty.

Fill fuel tank with unleaded petrol.

 

 

Fuel is stale.

Drain and fill with fresh petrol.

 

 

Air cleaner is dirty.

Clean or replace air cleaner elements.

 

 

Spark plug cable is loose or disconnected.

Secure cable on spark plug.

 

 

Spark plug is pitted, fouled, or gap is incorrect.

Install new, correctly adjusted spark plug.

 

 

Choke is not closing.

Adjust throttle cable.

 

 

Dirt in fuel filter.

Replace fuel filter.

 

 

Idle speed is too low or mixture is incorrect.

Adjust carburettor idler speed and mixture.

 

 

Air vents in engine cover blocked with debris.

Clear vents of debris.

 

 

Fan cover on top of engine blocked with

Clear cover of debris.

 

 

debris.

 

 

Fuel shut-off valve is closed.

Open fuel shut-off valve.

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