General Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible Cause
Corrective Action
The blade control switch (PTO) is
engaged.
Move the blade-control switch (PTO) to
the disengaged position.
The parking brake is not engaged.
Set the parking brake.
The motion-control levers are not in the
Neutral-Lock position.
Ensure that the motion-control levers
are in the Neutral-Lock position.
The battery is dead.
Charge the battery.
The electrical connections are corroded
or loose.
Check the electrical connects for good
contact.
The fuse is blown.
Replace the fuse.
The starter does not crank
The relay or switch is worn or damaged.
Test and replace faulty relay or switch.
The fuel tank is empty.
Fill the fuel tank.
The fuel shut-off valve is closed.
Open the fuel shut-off valve.
The oil level in the crankcase is low.
Add oil to the crankcase.
The throttle is not in the correct position.
Be sure that the throttle control is
midway between the slow and fast
positions.
There is dirt in the fuel filter.
Replace the fuel filter.
There is dirt, water, or stale fuel in the
fuel system.
Clean and flush the fuel system.
The air cleaner is dirty.
Clean or replace the air cleaner
element.
The seat switch is not functioning
properly.
Check the seat-switch indicator.
Replace the seat if necessary.
The electrical connections are
corroded, loose, or damaged.
Check the electrical connections for
good contact. Clean the connector
terminals thoroughly with electrical-
contact cleaner, apply dielectric grease,
and make the appropriate connections.
The relay or switch is worn or damaged.
Test and replace faulty relay or switch.
The spark plug is fouled or improperly
gapped.
Adjust or replace the spark plug.
The engine does not start, starts
hard, or fails to keep running
The spark plug wire is not connected.
Check the spark plug wire connection.
The engine load is excessive.
Reduce the ground speed.
The air cleaner is dirty.
Clean the air cleaner element.
The oil level in the crankcase is low.
Add oil to the crankcase.
The cooling fins and air passages
above the engine are plugged.
Remove the obstruction and thoroughly
clean cooling fins and the air passages.
The vent hole in the fuel cap is plugged.
Clean or replace the fuel cap.
There is dirt in the fuel filter.
Replace the fuel filter.
Engine loses power
There is dirt, water, or stale fuel in the
fuel system.
Clean and flush the fuel system.
TITAN® Max Service Manual
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Summary of Contents for TITAN
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Page 6: ...Preface Page 6 TITAN Max Service Manual 3442 428 Rev A ...
Page 26: ...Troubleshooting General Troubleshooting Page 3 6 TITAN Max Service Manual 3442 428 Rev A ...
Page 36: ...Engine Service and Repairs Page 4 10 TITAN Max Service Manual 3442 428 Rev A ...
Page 70: ...Chassis Service and Repairs Page 5 34 TITAN Max Service Manual 3442 428 Rev A ...
Page 92: ...Mower Deck Service and Repairs Page 6 22 TITAN Max Service Manual 3442 428 Rev A ...
Page 118: ...Electrical System Service and Repairs Page 8 18 TITAN Max Service Manual 3442 428 Rev A ...
Page 121: ... Drawing Rev A Sheet 1 3442 428 Rev A Page A 3 Kohler Engine Electrical Schematic g350654 ...