Operator's Manual
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Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action
The engine will not start, starts
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1. The fuel tank is empty. 1. Fill the fuel tank with gasoline.
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hard, or fails to keep running.
2. The choke is not on. 2. Set the Choke to the on
position.
3. The blade control (PTO) lever
is engaged.
3. Disengage the blade control
(PTO) lever.
4. The air cleaner is dirty. 4. Clean or replace the air
cleaner element.
5. The spark plug wire is loose
or disconnected.
5. Connect the wire to the spark
plug.
6. The spark plugs are pitted,
fouled, or gap is incorrect.
6. Install new, correctly gapped
spark plugs.
7. There is dirt in the fuel filter. 7. Replace the fuel filter.
8. There is dirt, water, or stale
fuel in the fuel system.
8. Contact an Authorized
Service Dealer.
The engine loses power.
1. The engine load is excessive. 1. Reduce the ground speed.
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2. The air cleaner is dirty. 2. Clean the air cleaner element.
3. The engine oil level in the
crankcase is low.
3. Add engine oil to the
crankcase.
4. The cooling fins and air
passages under the engine
blower housing are plugged.
4. Remove the obstruction(s)
from the cooling fins and air
passages.
5. The spark plug is pitted,
fouled, or the gap is incorrect.
5. Install a new, correctly
gapped spark plug.
6. The vent hole in the fuel cap
is plugged.
6. Clean or replace the fuel cap.
7. There is dirt in fuel filter. 7. Replace the fuel filter.
8. There is dirt, water, or stale
fuel is in fuel system.
8. Contact an Authorized
Service Dealer.
The engine overheats.
1. The engine load is excessive. 1. Reduce the ground speed.
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2. The engine oil level in the
crankcase is low.
2. Add oil to the crankcase.
3. The cooling fins and air
passages under the engine
blower housing are plugged.
3. Remove the obstruction(s)
from cooling fins and air
passages.
The machine does not drive.
1. The shift lever is in the
Neutral position.
1. Move the shift lever to a drive
gear position.
2. The traction belt is worn,
loose, or broken.
2. Change the belt.
3. The traction belt is off the
pulley.
3. Change the belt.