Operator's Manual

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Problem Corrective ActionPossible Causes
The engine fails to crank, regardless of
the shift selector or mow pedal
position.
1. The mow/lift switch, traction switch,
and/or seat switch are adjusted
incorrectly or are damaged.
1. Refer to Replacing the Traction
Switch, Replacing the Mow/Lift
Switch, and/or Replacing the Seat
Switch.
2. The battery terminals are corroded. 2. Clean the terminals.
3. The mow/lift or traction switch
wires are loose.
3. Check the wires and connect them
properly.
4. The battery is dead. 4. Charge or replace the battery.
5. A solenoid is damaged. 5. Replace the solenoid.
6. The ignition switch is damaged. 6. Replace the ignition switch.
7. The starter is damaged. 7. Replace or repair the starter.
8. The engine is seized. 8. Repair the engine.
9. The key switch, voltmeter, or
solenoid wires are loose.
9. Connect the wires.
10. The operator is not on the seat. 10. Sit on the seat.
The engine cranks but does not start
when the shift selector and mow pedal
are in neutral.
1. The cause of this problem is
unrelated to the interlock wiring
system.
1. All interlock switches are okay.
Proceed to next cause.
2. The rear camshaft is misadjusted. 2. Adjust the camshaft.
3. The engine or rectifier plug is
loose.
3. Connect the wire.
4. The “I” terminal wire of key switch
is loose.
4. Connect the wire.
5. There is engine trouble or the fuel
tank is empty.
5. Determine the problem and correct
it.
6. The parking brake kill relay is
damaged.
6. Replace the relay.
The engine does not stop when the
mow pedal is depressed (the reels are
engaged) as you get off of the seat.
1. The mow/lift or seat switch is
adjusted incorrectly or is damaged.
1. Refer to Replacing the Mow/Lift
Switch or Replacing the Seat
Switch.
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2. The seat return pin spring is
broken, missing, or jammed down.
2. Replace, loosen, and lubricate the
parts so that the pin operates
freely.
3. The seat pivot fails to rotate freely. 3. Loosen and lubricate the seat pivot
pin to ensure free movement.
The engine does not stop when the
shift selector is in gear as you get off
of the seat.
1. The traction or seat switch is
adjusted incorrectly or is damaged.
1. Refer to Replacing the Traction
Switch or Replacing the Seat
Switch.
2. The seat return pin spring is
broken, missing, or jammed down.
2. Replace, loosen, and lubricate the
parts sp that the pin operates
freely.
3. The seat pivot fails to rotate freely. 3. Loosen and lubricate the seat pivot
pin the ensure free movement.
The engine seems to “cut out” too
much during transport. (Some cut out
is normal.)
1. The seat if lifting off of the seat
switch button too easily.
1. Adjust the seat switch or instruct
the operator to sit back in the seat
during transport.