Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting the Rider
REMEDY
LOOK FOR
PROBLEM
Fully depress brake pedal.
Brake pedal not depressed.
Engine will not turnover or start.
If engine is hot, allow engine to cool, then refill the
fuel tank.
Out of fuel.
Place in OFF position.
PTO switch is in ON position.
Move knob to NEUTRAL/OFF position.
Cruise control engaged.
Disengage the choke.
Engine flooded.
Refer to
Clean the Battery and Cables.
Battery terminals require cleaning.
Charge or replace battery.
Battery discharged or dead.
Visually check wiring. If wires are frayed or broken,
see authorized dealer.
Wiring loose or broken.
Clean air filter.
Fuel mixture too rich.
Engine starts hard or runs poorly.
Check/add oil as required.
Low oil level.
Engine knocks.
Refer to the
Check and Add Engine Oil section.
Using wrong grade of oil.
Refer to the
Check and Add Engine Oil section.
Using wrong grade of oil.
Excessive oil consumption.
Drain excess oil.
Too much oil in crankcase.
Refer to the
Service the Air Filter section.
Dirty air filter.
Engine exhaust is black.
Open choke.
Choke closed.
Depress pedals.
Ground speed control pedals not depressed.
Engine runs, but rider will not drive.
Move into DRIVE position.
Transmission release lever in PUSH position.
Disengage parking brake.
Parking brake is engaged.
Refer to the
Check Tire Pressure section.
Improper tire inflation.
Rider steers hard or handles poorly.
Note: For all other problems, contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
Troubleshooting the Mower
REMEDY
LOOK FOR
PROBLEM
Refer to the
Check Tire Pressure section.
Rider tires not properly inflated.
Mower cut is uneven.
Set to FAST throttle.
Engine speed too slow.
Mower cut is looks rough.
Slow down.
Ground speed too fast.
Set to FAST throttle.
Engine speed too slow.
Engine stalls easily with mower engaged.
Slow down.
Ground speed too fast.
Refer to the
Service Air Filter section.
Dirty or clogged air cleaner.
Cut tall grass at maximum Height-of-Cut during first
pass.
Height-of-Cut set too low.
Run engine for several minutes to warm up.
Engine not up to operating temperature.
Start the mower in a cleared area.
Starting mower in tall grass.
Engage PTO.
PTO not engaged.
Engines runs and rider drives, but mower will not cut.
Note: For all other problems, contact an Authorized Dealer.
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