Simplicity 885193 Troubleshooting the Tractor, black, REMEDY, PROBLEM, LOOK FOR, runs poorly, consumption, Engine knocks, Excessive oil, Engine will not, Engine runs, but

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Troubleshooting the Tractor

PROBLEM	LOOK FOR		REMEDY
	Brake pedal not depressed.		Fully depress brake pedal.
	PTO (electric clutch) switch is in ON		Place in OFF position.
	position.
	Cruise control engaged (if		Move knob to NEUTRAL/OFF position.
	equipped).
	Out of fuel.		If engine is hot, allow it to cool, then refill the
			fuel tank.
Engine will not	Engine flooded.		Disengage the choke.
	Fuse is blown.		See authorized dealer.
turnover or start.
	Battery terminals require cleaning.		See Remove the Battery section.
	Battery discharged or dead.		Recharge or replace battery.
	Wiring loose or broken.		Visually check wiring. If wires are frayed or
			broken, see authorized dealer.
	position.Reproduction
		for	See authorized dealer.
	Solenoid or starter motor faulty.
	Safety interlock switch faulty.		See auth	rized dealer.
	Water in fuel.		See au h	r zed dealer.
	Gas is old or stale.		See au hor zed dealer.
Engine starts hard or	Fuel mixture too rich.		Clean air fil er.
runs poorly.	Engine has ther pr blem.		See authorized dealer.
Engine knocks.	Low oil level.		Check/add oil as required.
	Using wrong grade oil.		See Engine Manual.
	Engine running too hot.		See authorized dealer.
Excessive oil	Not
	Using wrong grade oil.		See Engine Manual.
consumption.
	Too much oil in crankcase.		Drain excess oil.
Engine exhaust is	Dirty air filt r.		See Engine Manual.
black.	Choke clos d.		Open choke.
	Ground speed control pedals not		Depress pedals.
	depressed.
Engine runs, but	Transmission release lever in PUSH		Move into DRIVE position.
tractor will not drive.	Mower drive belt is broken.		See authorized dealer.
	Parking brake is engaged.		Disengage parking brake.
	Traction drive belt is broken or		See authorized dealer.
	slipping.

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