Operator's Manual

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Troubleshooting
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION
Engine will not start, starts hard, or
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1. Fuel tank is empty. 1. Fill fuel tank with gasoline.
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fails to keep running.
2. Choke is not ON. 2. Move throttle lever to choke
position.
3. Air cleaner is dirty. 3. Clean or replace air cleaner
element.
4. Spark plug wire is loose or
disconnected.
4. Install wire on spark plug.
5. Spark plug is pitted, fouled, or
gap is incorrect.
5. Install new, correctly gapped
spark plug.
6. Dirt in fuel filter. 6. Replace fuel filter.
7. Dirt, water, or stale fuel is in
fuel system.
8. Shift lever plate out of
adjustment.
7. Contact Authorized Service
Dealer.
8. Adjust shift lever plate to
match shift lever neutral
position.
Engine loses power.
1. Engine load is excessive. 1. Reduce ground speed.
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2. Air cleaner is dirty. 2. Clean air cleaner element.
3. Oil level in crankcase is low. 3. Add oil to crankcase.
4. Cooling fins and air passages
under engine blower housing
are plugged.
4. Remove obstruction from
cooling fins and air passages.
5. Spark plug is pitted, fouled, or
gap is incorrect.
5. Install new, correctly gapped
spark plug.
6. Vent hole in fuel cap is
plugged.
6. Clean or replace the fuel cap.
7. Dirt in fuel filter. 7. Replace fuel filter.
8. Dirt, water, or stale fuel is in
fuel system.
8. Contact Authorized Service
Dealer.
Engine overheats.
1. Engine load is excessive. 1. Reduce ground speed.
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2. Oil level in crankcase is low. 2. Add oil to crankcase.
3. Cooling fins and air passages
under engine blower housing
are plugged.
3. Remove obstruction from
cooling fins and air passages.
Machine does not drive.
1. Shift lever is in NEUTRAL. 1. Move shift lever to a drive
gear position.
2. Traction belt is worn, loose or
broken.
2. Change Belt.
3. Traction belt is off pulley.
4. Broken or missing idler
spring.
3. Change Belt.
4. Replace spring