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Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible Causes
Corrective Action
Starter does not crank
1. The battery is dead.
1. Charge the battery.
2. Electrical connections are
corroded or loose.
2. Check the electrical
connections for good contact.
3. A relay or switch is damaged.
3. Contact an Authorized Service
Dealer.
Engine will not start, starts hard, or
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1. The fuel tank is empty.
1. Fill the fuel tank with gasoline.
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fails to keep running.
2. The choke is not on.
2. Move the choke lever fully
forward.
3. The manual fuel lever is in the
Off position.
3. Move the fuel lever to the On
position.
4. The air cleaner is dirty.
4. Clean the air cleaner.
5. The spark plug wire is loose or
disconnected.
5. Install the wire on the spark
plug.
6. The spark plug is pitted, fouled,
or the gap is incorrect.
6. Install a new, correctly gapped
spark plug.
7. Dirt, water, or stale fuel is in
fuel system.
7. Contact an Authorized Service
Dealer.
Engine loses power.
1. Engine load is excessive.
1. Reduce ground speed.
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2. The air cleaner is dirty.
2. Clean the air cleaner.
3. The oil level in crankcase is
low.
3. Add oil to the crankcase.
4. The cooling fins and air
passages around engine are
plugged.
4. Remove debris from cooling
fins and air passages.
5. The spark plug is pitted, fouled,
or the gap is incorrect.
5. Install a new, correctly gapped
spark plug.
6. Dirt, water, or stale fuel is in
fuel system.
6. Contact an Authorized Service
Dealer.
Engine overheats.
1. The engine load is excessive.
1. Reduce ground speed.
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2. The oil level in the crankcase is
low.
2. Add oil to the crankcase.
3. The cooling fins and air
passages around engine are
plugged.
3. Remove debris from cooling
fins and air passages.
Abnormal vibration.
1. The engine mounting bolts are
loose.
1. Tighten the engine mounting
bolts.
Traction unit does not drive.
1. The parking brake is on.
2. The hydraulic fluid level low.
3. The tow valves are open.
4. The hydraulic system is
damaged.
1. Release the parking brake.
2. Add hydraulic fluid.
3. Close the tow valves.
4. Contact an Authorized Service
Dealer.