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TROUBLESHOOTING
CHART
PROBLEM:
The engine
will not start.
1.
Follow the steps, "How To Start The Engine" in this book.
2.
Electric-Start Models: Clean the battery terminals. Tighten the
cables.
3.
Drain the fuel tank. Clean the fuel line. Replace the fuel filter.
4.
Remove the spark plug(s). Move the throttle to the SLOW posi-
tion. Turn the ignition key to the ON position. Try to start the en-
gine several times, install the spark plug.
5.
Replace the spark plug.
6.
Adjust the carburetor.
PROBLEM:
The engine
will
not turn
over.
1.
Follow the steps, "How To Start The Engine" in this book.
2.
Electric-Start Models: Check the level of the acid in the battery.
If needed, add water. Charge the battery.
3.
Replace the fuse.
4.
Check the wiring harness for damage or a loose connection.
Repair the damaged wire.
5.
Electric-Start Models: replace the solenoid. Recoi!-Start Mod-
els: replace the module.
2.
Check the oil.
3.
Adjust the carburetor.
4.
Replace the fuel filter.
PROBLEM:
Excessive
vibration.
1.
Replace the blade.
2.
Check for loose engine bolts.
3.
Decrease the air pressure in the tires.
4.
Adjust the carburetor.
5.
Check for a damaged
belt or damaged pulley. Replace the
damaged parts.
PROBLEM:
The grass
does not discharge
correctly.
1.
Stop the engine.
Clean
the mower
housing.
2.
Raise the height of cut.
3.
Replace
or sharpen
the blade(s).
4.
Move the shift lever to a slower
speed.
5.
Move the throttle
control
to the FAST position.
6.
Replace
the spring
for the blade
idler.
PROBLEM: The engine is difficult to start.
1.
Adjust
the carburetor.
2.
Replace
the spark
plug.
3.
Replace
the fuel filter.
PROBLEM:
The engine does not run smooth or has a
loss of power,
1.
Check the oil.
2.
Clean the air filter.
3.
Clean the air screen.
4.
Replace
the spark
plug.
5.
The engine
is working
too hard. Use a lower gear.
6.
Adjust
the carburetor.
7.
Replace
the fuel filter.
PROBLEM:
The engine does
not run smooth at fast
speed.
1.
Replace
the spark
plug.
2.
Adjust
the throttle
control.
3.
Clean the air filter.
4.
Replace
the fuel filter.
PROBLEM:
The engine
stops when the blades
are
engaged,
1.
Check
the wiring
harness
for damage
or a loose connection.
Repair
the damaged
wire.
PROBLEM: On slopes, the engine stops,
1.
Mow up and down slopes.
Never
mow across
a slope.
PROBLEM: The engine will not idle.
1.
Replace
the spark
plug.
2.
Clean the air filter,
3.
Adjust
the carburetor.
4.
Adjust
the throttle
control.
5.
Drain the fuel tank.
Clean the fuel line. Replace
the fuel filter.
PROBLEM: A hot engine causes a decrease in power.
1.
Clean the air screen.
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PROBLEM:
The mower
housing
does not cut level.
1.
Check the air pressure in the tires.
2.
Adjust the level of the mower housing.
3.
Check the front axle. If the front axle does not freely pivot, loos-
en the axle bolt(s).
PROBLEM:
The mower
blades
will not rotate.
1.
Check the mower drive belt. Make sure the belt is installed cor-
rectly.
2.
Replace the mower drive belt.
PROBLEM:
The unit will
not move
when
the clutch
is
engaged.
1.
Check the motion drive belt. Make sure the belt is installed
correctly.
2.
Adjust the clutch.
3.
Replace the motion drive belt.
PROBLEM:
The unit moves
slower
or stops
when
the
clutch
is engaged.
1.
Adjust the clutch.
2.
Replace the motion drive belt.
PROBLEM:
When
the clutch/brake
pedal is released,
belt
noise can be heard.
1.
Temporary belt noise does not change the operation of the unit.
If belt noise is continuous, check the routing of the belt. Make
sure the belt is inside all belt guides.
2.
If the noise is continuous, adjust the clutch.
PROBLEM:
The rear wheels
spin over uneven
terrain.
1.
Check the front axle. If the front axle does not freely pivot, loos-
en the axle bolt(s).
PROBLEM:
The
transaxle
is difficult
to shift
between
gears with the engine
running
and the clutch depressed.
1.
Check the clutch adjustment to make sure the belt stops when
the clutch pedal is depressed with the transaxle in (N) neutral.
2.
Check the belt guides around the transaxle drive pulley. Make
sure the belt guides do not touch the pulley.
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