TROUBLESHOOTING
CHART:
PROBLEM
CAUSE
Loss of power
(continued)
Excessive
vibration
6.
Faulty
spark plug.
Engine
dies wher
tractor
is shifted
into reverse
Engine
continues
to run when
operator
leaves
seat with
attachment
clutch
engaged
Poor cut - unever
Mower blades wil
not rotate
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.
1. Worn,
bent or loose
blade.
2.
Mower
deck not level.
3.
Buildup
of grass,
leaves,
and
trash under mower.
4.
Bent blade mandrel.
5.
Clogged
mower
deck vent
from build-up of grass, leaves,
and trash around
mandrels.
1. Obstruction
in clutch
mechanism.
2.
Worn/damaged
mower
drive
belt.
3.
Frozen
idler pulley.
4.
Frozen
blade mandrel.
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CORRECTION
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 carbure-
tor, refill tank with fresh gas-
oline 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
an authorized
service
center/department.
1.
Replace
blade. Tighten
blade bolt.
2.
Contact
an 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
an authorized
service
center/department.
1.
Replace
blade. Tighten
blade bolt.
2.
Level mower
deck.
3.
Clean
underside
of mower
housing.
4.
Contact
an authorized
service
center/department.
5.
Clean
around
mandrels
to
open vent holes.
1.
Remove
obstruction.
2.
Replace
mower
drive belt.
3.
Replace
idler pulley.
4.
Contact
an authorized
service
center/department.