Operator's Manual

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Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action
Starter does not crank.
1. Blade control (PTO) is
engaged.
1. Move blade control (PTO) to
Disengaged.
2. Parking brake is not on. 2. Set parking brake.
3. Operator is not seated. 3. Sit on the seat.
4. Battery is dead. 4. Charge the battery.
5. Electrical connections are
corroded or loose.
5. Check electrical connections
for good contact.
6. Fuse is blown. 6. Replace fuse.
7. Relay or switch is defective. 7. Contact Authorized Service
Dealer.
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. Fuel valve turned off. 2. Open fuel valve.
3. Choke is not on. 3. Move choke lever to on.
4. Air cleaner is dirty. 4. Clean or replace air cleaner
element.
5. Spark plug wires are loose or
disconnected.
5. Install wires on spark plug.
6. Spark plugs are pitted, fouled,
or gap is incorrect.
6. Install new, correctly gapped
spark plugs.
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 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 plugs are pitted, fouled,
or gap is incorrect.
5. Install new, correctly gapped
spark plugs.
6. Dirt in fuel filter. 6. Replace fuel filter.
7. Dirt, water, or stale fuel is in
fuel system.
7. 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.