Texas Equipment 7600E, User Manual

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and destroy the engine. Be aware that removing the spark 
plug before the rider maintenance. 
 

Winter storage:

 Empty the fuel tank and let the engine 

run until the gasoline in the carburetor is used up. Spark 
plug removed. Remove the spark plug and add a 
teaspoon of oil (engine oil) in the hole. Pull the starter to 
distribute oil. Mount the spark plug, but not the spark plug 
cap. Change oil as described in the section above.  
Spray silicone lubrication into the cables and move them. 
Finally, clean the rider thoroughly. Dip a cloth in oil and 
luricate metal parts to prevent rust. 

 
Storage of battery 

Frost/minus degrees can damage the battery. Therefore, it 
must be stored try and warn during winter. 
Fully charge the battery before winter storage and place 
the ride-on mower a place, where can stay frostfree. 
Alternatively, cover the battery with a thick blanket og 
similar, if ride-on mower is stores in a shed or garage, 
hvor it can become cold. 
 
Charge the battery 1-2 times during the winter (minimum 
every 3 month), it will help the battery to keep its full 
capacity. 
 
Wrong storage can damage the battery, and is not 
covered by the warranty. 

 
THE FUEL SYSTEM 
 
WARNING: Do not drain the gasoline inside a building 
or near a fire. Do not smoke because the fumes from 
the fuel can cause an explosion. 
 

1.  Start the engine. 
2.  Run the engine until the fuel tank and the carburetor 

are out of fuel and the engine stops. 

3.  After storage, make sure you use fresh fuel. 

CLEAN THE UNIT 

1.  Clean the dirt and grass from the engine. 
2.  Clean the mower housing. 

LUBRICATE THE UNIT 

See the “Lubrication” instructions in this book. 
 

Trouble shooting 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 position. Turn the ignition key to the ON 
position. Try to start the engine 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.  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. Recoil-

Start Models: replace the module. 

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.  To activate the seat sensor, always sit in the middle of 

the seat. 

2.  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. 
2.  To activate the seat sensor, always sit in the middle of 

the seat. 

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. 
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.