TROUBLESHOOTING
CHART:
PROBLEM
Loss of power
(continued)
Excessive
vibration
Engine
dies when
tractor
is shifted
into reverse
Engine
continues
to run when
oper-
ator leaves
seat
with attachment
clutch
engaged
Poor cut - uneven
CAUSE
5. Low oil level/dirty oil.
6. Faulty spark plug.
7.
Dirty fuel filter.
8.
Stale or dirty fuel.
9.
Water in fuel.
10. Spark
plug wire loose.
11. Dirty engine
air screen/fins.
12. Dirty/clogged
muffler.
13. Loose
or damaged
wiring.
14. Carburetor
out of adjustment
15. Engine valves out of
adjustment.
1.
Worn, bent or loose blade.
2.
Bent blade mandrel.
3.
Loose/damaged
part(s).
.
Reverse
operation
system
(ROS)
is not "ON" while
mower or other attachment
is engaged.
1.
Faulty operator-safety
presence
control
system.
.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Worn, bent or loose blade.
Mower deck not level.
Buildup
of grass,
leaves,
and
trash under
mower.
Bent blade mandrel.
Clogged
mower
deck vent
from build-up
of grass, leaves,
and trash around
mandrels.
CORRECTION
5.
Check
oil level/change
oil.
6.
Clean
and regap or change
spark
plug.
7.
Replace
fuel filter.
8.
Empty fuel tank and refill tank
with fresh, clean gasoline.
9.
Empty fuel tank and car-
buretor, refill tank with fresh
gasoline
and replace fuel filter.
10. Connect
and tighten
spark
plug wire.
11. Clean
engine
air screen/fins
12. Clean/replace
muffler.
13. Check
all wiring.
14. See "To Adjust
Carburetor"
in
Service
and Adjustments
section.
15. Contact
our authorized
service
center/department.
1.
Replace
blade. Tighten
blade bolt.
2.
Contact
our authorized
service
center/department.
3. Tighten
loose part(s).
Replace
damaged
parts.
1. Turn ignition
key to
ROS "ON" position.
See Operation
section.
.
Check
wiring,
switches
and
connections.
If not corrected
contact
our authorized
service
center/department.
1.
Replace
blade. Tighten
blade bolt.
2.
Level mower deck.
3.
Clean
underside
of mower
housing.
4.
Contact
our authorized
service
center/department.
5.
Clean
around
mandrels
to
open vent holes.
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