TROUBLE SHOOTING
Trouble Shooting Guide
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The engine will not start. | • | Fuel tank empty |
| • | Incorrect fuel type |
| • | Faulty spark plugs |
| • Faulty spark plug connections | |
| • Dirt in the carburettor or fuel line | |
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Starter does not turn the engine | • | Cutting unit in incorrect position |
| • | Brake not applied |
| • Hydrostat pedals not in the neutral position | |
| • | Discharged battery |
| • Poor contact affecting the battery terminal cable | |
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| connections, ignition lock, or starter |
| • Main fuse blown The fuse is found in front of the | |
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| battery, under the battery cover |
| • | Faulty ignition lock |
| • | Faulty starter |
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The engine runs erratically | • | Faulty spark plug |
| • | Incorrect carburettor setting |
| • Clogged air filter | |
| • Blocked fuel tank ventilation | |
| • | Incorrect ignition setting |
| • Dirt in the carburettor or fuel line | |
| • Choking or incorrectly adjusted choke cable | |
| • | Incorrect fuel type |
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Abnormal exhaust smoke | • | Black smoke: |
| • Choking or incorrectly adjusted choke cable | |
| • | Incorrect carburettor setting |
| • Clogged air filter | |
| • | Blue smoke: |
| • Oil mixed with fuel in tank | |
| • | Serious engine damage |
| • | Thick pale smoke: |
| • Tank filled with diesel | |
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The engine lacks power | • | Clogged air filter |
| • | Faulty spark plugs |
| • Dirt in the carburettor or fuel line | |
| • | Incorrect carburettor setting |
| • Choking or incorrectly adjusted choke cable | |
| • | Incorrect fuel type |
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