Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible Cause
Corrective Action
1. The blade-control switch (PTO) is
engaged.
1. Move the blade-control switch (PTO)
to the disengaged position.
2. The parking brake is not on.
2. Set the parking brake.
3. The motion-control levers are not in
the neutral-lock position.
3. Ensure that the motion-control levers
are in the neutral-lock position.
4. The operator is not seated.
4. Sit on the seat.
5. The battery is dead.
5. Charge the battery.
6. The electrical connections are
corroded or loose.
6. Check the electrical connections for
good contact.
7. The fuse is blown.
7. Replace the fuse.
The starter does not crank.
8. The relay or switch is worn or
damaged.
8. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
1. The fuel tank is empty.
1. Fill the fuel tank.
2. The fuel-shutoff valve is closed.
2. Open the fuel-shutoff valve.
3. The oil level in the crankcase is low.
3. Add oil to the crankcase.
4. The throttle is not in the correct
position.
4. Be sure that the throttle control is
midway between the slow and fast
positions.
5. There is dirt in the fuel filter.
5. Replace the fuel filter.
6. There is dirt, water, or stale fuel in the
fuel system.
6. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
7. The air cleaner is dirty.
7. Clean or replace the air-cleaner
element.
8. The seat switch is not functioning
properly.
8. Check the seat-switch indicator.
Replace the seat if necessary.
9. The electrical connections are
corroded, loose, or damaged.
9. Check the electrical connections
for good contact. Clean the
connector terminals thoroughly with
electrical-contact cleaner, apply
dielectric grease, and make the
appropriate connections.
10. The relay or switch is worn or
damaged.
10. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
11. The spark plug is fouled or improperly
gapped.
11. Adjust or replace the spark plug.
The engine does not start, starts hard, or
fails to keep running.
12. The spark-plug wire is not connected.
12. Check the spark-plug wire connection.
1. The engine load is excessive.
1. Reduce the ground speed.
2. The air cleaner is dirty.
2. Clean the air-cleaner element.
3. The oil level in the crankcase is low.
3. Add oil to the crankcase.
4. The cooling fins and the air passages
above the engine are plugged.
4. Remove the obstruction from the
cooling fins and the air passages.
5. The vent hole in the fuel cap is plugged.
5. Clean or replace the fuel cap.
6. There is dirt in the fuel filter.
6. Replace the fuel filter.
The engine loses power.
7. There is dirt, water, or stale fuel in the
fuel system.
7. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
1. The engine load is excessive.
1. Reduce the ground speed.
2. The oil level in the crankcase is low.
2. Add oil to the crankcase.
The engine overheats.
3. The cooling fins and the air passages
above the engine are plugged.
3. Remove the obstruction from the
cooling fins and the air passages.
1. The tracking needs adjustment
1. Adjust the tracking.
The mower pulls to the left or right (with
levers fully forward).
2. The tire pressure in the drive tires is
not correct.
2. Adjust the tire pressure in the drive
tires.
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