Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting
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PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION POSSIBLE CAUSES
The engine overheats.
1. The crankcase oil level is
incorrect.
1. Fill or drain to the full mark.
2. The fuel mixture is lean. 2. Contact your Authorized
Service Dealer .
3. Excessive loading. 3. Reduce load; use lower
ground speed.
4. (3) air intake screens are
dirty.
4. Clean with every use.
5. The cooling fins and air
passages under the engine
blower housing and/or the
rotating air intake screen are
plugged.
5. Clean with every use.
The engine loses power .
1. The crankcase oil level is
incorrect.
1. Fill or drain to the full mark.
2. The air cleaner element is
dirty.
2. Clean or replace.
3. Dirt, water or stale fuel is in
the fuel system.
3. Drain and flush the fuel
system; add fresh fuel.
4. The engine is overheated. 4. See ENGINE OVERHEA TS.
5. A spark plug is faulty . 5. Replace the spark plug.
6. Low compression. 6. Contact your Authorized
Service Dealer .
7. The vent hole in the fuel tank
vent fitting is plugged.
7. Contact your Authorized
Service Dealer .
8. The engine load is excessive. 8. Reduce ground speed.
The tractor will not operate in
either direction because the
engine bogs down or stalls.
1. The brake is sticking. 1. Contact your Authorized
Service Dealer .
The tractor goes forward only at
partial speed and is slow or does
not operate in reverse.
1. The engine is running at
partial speed.
2. The linkage is out of
adjustment.
3.
There is internal hydro wear .
1. Move the throttle to “F AST.”
2. Contact your Authorized
Service Dealer .
3.
Contact your Authorized
Service Dealer .