TROUBLESHOOTING
CHART:
_ROBLEM
Loss of power
(continued)
CAUSE
CORRECTION
6.
Clean
and regap or change
spark plug.
7.
Replace
fuel filter.
8.
Empty fuel tank and refill tank
with fresh, clean gasoline.
9.
Empty
fuel tank and carbure-
tor, refill tank with fresh gas-
oline and replace
fuel filter.
10. Connect
and tighten
spark
plug wire.
11. Clean
engine
air screen/fins.
12. Clean/replace
muffler.
13. Check
all wiring.
14. See "To Adjust
Carburetor"
in Service
and Adjustments
section.
15. Contact
a qualified
service
center.
Excessive
vibration
Engine
dies when
tractor
is shifted
into reverse
Engine
continues
to run when
operator
leaves
seat with
a_achment
clutch
engaged
Poor cut - uneven
6.
Faulty spark
plug.
7.
Dirty fuel filter.
8.
Stale or dirty fuel.
9.
Water
in fuel.
10. Spark
plug wire loose.
11. Dirty engine
air screen/fins.
12. Dirty/clogged
muffler.
13. Loose or damaged
wiring.
14. Carburetor
out of adjustment.
15. Engine valves out of
adjustment.
1. Worn,
bent or loose blade.
2.
Bent blade mandrel.
3.
Loose/damaged
part(s).
.
Reverse
operation
system
(ROS)
is not "ON" while
mower or other
attachment
is engaged.
1.
Faulty operator-safety
presence
control
system.
.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Worn,
bent or loose blade.
Mower deck not level.
Buildup
of grass,
leaves,
and
trash under mower.
Bent blade mandrel.
Clogged
mower
deck vent
from build-up of grass, leaves,
and trash around
mandrels.
1. Replace
blade. Tighten
blade
bolt.
2.
Contact
a qualified
service
center.
3.
Tighten
loose
part(s).
Replace
damaged
parts.
1. Turn ignition key to
ROS "ON" position.
See Operation
section.
.
Check
wiring,
switches
and
connections.
If not corrected,
contact
a qualified
service
center.
1. Replace
blade. Tighten
blade
bolt.
2.
Level mower
deck.
3.
Clean
underside
of mower
housing.
4.
Contact
a qualified
service
center.
5.
Clean
around
mandrels
to
open vent holes.
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