Operator's Manual

Problem
Possible Cause Corrective Action
1. The fuel tank is empty. 1. Fill the fuel tank.
2. The fuel valve turned off. 2. Open the fuel valve.
3. The choke is not on. 3. Move the choke lever to
On.
4. The air cleaner is dirty. 4. Clean or replace the air
cleaner element.
5. The spark plug wire(s) is
loose or disconnected.
5. Install the wire(s) on the
spark plug.
6. The spark plug(s) is
pitted, fouled, or the gap
is incorrect.
6. Install a new, correctly
gapped spark plug(s).
7. There is dirt in fuel lter. 7. Replace the fuel lter.
8. Dirt, water, or stale fuel
is in fuel system.
8. Contact an Authorized
Service Dealer.
9. There is incorrect fuel in
the fuel tank.
9. Drain the tank and
replace the fuel with the
proper type.
The engine will not start,
starts hard, or fails to keep
running.
10. The oil level in the
crankcase is low.
10. Add oil to the crankcase.
1. The engine load is
excessive.
1. Reduce ground speed.
2. The air cleaner is dirty. 2. Clean the air cleaner
element.
3. The oil level in the
crankcase is low.
3. Add oil to the crankcase.
4. The cooling ns and
air passages under the
engine blower housing
are plugged.
4. Remove the obstruction
from the cooling ns and
air passages.
5. The spark plug(s) is
pitted, fouled, or the gap
is incorrect.
5. Install a new, correctly
gapped spark plug(s).
6. The vent in the fuel cap
is closed.
6. Open the vent in the fuel
cap.
7. There is dirt in the fuel
lter.
7. Replace the fuel lter.
8. Dirt, water, or stale fuel
is in the fuel system.
8. Contact an Authorized
Service Dealer.
The engine loses power.
9. There is incorrect fuel in
the fuel tank.
9. Drain the tank and
replace the fuel with the
proper type.
1. The traction belts are
worn, loose, or broken.
1. Contact an Authorized
Service Dealer.
The machine does not drive.
2. The traction belts are off
of the pulleys.
2. Contact an Authorized
Service Dealer.
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