5 TROUBLESHOOTING
GB-16
5
TROUBLESHOOTING
5.1 GENERAL ________________________________________________________________
The troubleshooting chart below lists basic problems that may occur during start-up and operation. For more detailed
information, contact your area Textron Turf Care And Specialty Products Dealer.
Symptoms
Possible Causes
Action
Engine will not start.
1.
Choke in wrong position
1.
See Engine Manual
2.
Empty fuel tank or dirty fuel
2.
Drain and refill fuel tank with fresh, clean fuel
3.
Fuel Shut-off valve closed
3.
Open fuel shut-off valve
4.
Engine / Spark Plug
4.
See Engine Manual
5.
Engine switch off
5.
Turn engine switch to On
Engine hard to start
or runs poorly,
looses power or
stalls.
1.
Choke in wrong position
1.
See Engine Manual
2.
Dirty or incorrect fuel
2.
Refill with proper grade, clean fuel
3.
Loose Wiring
3.
Check spark plug wire
4.
Air intake plugged
4.
Clean air intake and air cleaner
5.
Vent in fuel cap plugged
5.
Clean fuel cap
Mower does not
react to O.P.C.
Lever
1.
Parking brake engaged
1.
Disengage parking brake
2.
Traction clutch disengaged
2.
Engage traction clutch
3.
Reel clutch disengaged
3.
Engage reel clutch
4.
Broken Belt
4.
Check and replace belts as needed
Reels do not cut, or
cut unevenly
1.
Reel to bedknife not adjusted
1.
Adjust Reel to Bedknife
2.
Reel clutch disengaged
2.
Engage reel clutch
