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Troubleshooting
Adjustments & Service
TROUBLESHOOTING
While normal care and regular maintenance will extend
the life of your equipment, prolonged or constant use
may eventually require that service be performed to
allow it to continue operating properly.
The troubleshooting guide below lists the most common
problems, their causes and remedies.
See the information on the following pages for instruc-
tions on how to perform most of these minor adjust-
ments and service repairs yourself. If you prefer, all of
these procedures can be performed for you by your local
authorized dealer.
WARNING
To avoid serious injury, perform maintenance on
the tractor or mower only when the engine is
stopped and the parking brake engaged.
Always remove the ignition key to prevent
accidental starting of the engine.
TROUBLESHOOTING THE RIDER
PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY
Engine will not turnover or start. 1. Parking brake not engaged. 1. Engage parking brake.
2. PTO (electric clutch) switch 2. Place in OFF position.
in ON position.
(Gas model) 3. Out of fuel. 3. If engine is hot, allow it to cool, then refill
the fuel tanks.
(Diesel model) 4. Out of fuel. 3. If engine is hot, allow it to cool, then refill
the fuel tanks. Prime the fuel system.
5. Motion Control Handles not 4. Lock handles in neutral position.
locked in neutral position.
6. Operator not in seat. 5. Assume operator’s position in seat.
(Diesel model) 7. Glow plugs not pre-heated. 6. Pre-heat glow plugs.
8. Fuse blown. 7. Replace fuse.
(Gas model) 9. Engine flooded. 4. Move throttle control out of CHOKE position.
10. Battery terminals require 8. Clean the battery terminals
cleaning.
11. Battery discharged or dead. 9. Recharge or replace.
(Gas model) 12. Spark plug(s) faulty, fouled 11. Clean and gap or replace.
or incorrectly gapped. See engine manual.
13. Wiring loose or broken. 10.Visually check wiring & replace broken or
frayed wires.Tighten loose connections.
14. Solenoid or starter motor faulty. 11. Repair or replace. See authorized
service dealer
15. Safety interlock switch 12. Replace as needed. See authorized
faulty. service dealer.
16. Water in fuel. 13. Drain fuel & refill with fresh fuel.
17. Fuel is old or stale. 14. Drain fuel & replace with fresh fuel.
Engine starts hard or runs poorly. 1. Fuel mixture too rich. 1. Clean air filter.
(Diesel model) 2. Air in fuel system. 2. Prime the fuel system.
(Gas model) 3. Spark plug faulty, fouled, or 2. Clean and gap or replace.
incorrectly gapped. (See engine manual.)
Engine knocks. 1. Low oil level. 1. Check/add oil as required.
2. Using wrong grade oil. 2. See engine manual.
Excessive oil consumption. 1. Engine running too hot. 1. Clean radiator screens and air cleaner.
2. Using wrong weight oil. 2. See engine manual.
3. Too much oil in crankcase. 3. Drain excess oil.
Engine exhaust is black. 1. Dirty air filter. 1. Replace air filter. See engine manual.
(Diesel model) 2. Air in fuel system 2. Prime the fuel system.
(Gas model) 3. Engine choke control 2. Open choke control.
is in closed position.