STORAGE
STORAGE - 38
Engine Will Not Start
Or Is Hard To Start
• Park brake lever not in the proper
position.
• OPC switch not depressed. Stand
on platform or adjust switch.
• Check that motion control levers
are in neutral and neutral
switches are correctly adjusted.
• PTO engaged.
• Stale or improper fuel/fuel level.
• Plugged fuel filter.
• Plugged air intake filter.
• Spark plug wires loose or
disconnected.
• Spark plugs not gapped correctly.
• Blown fuse.
• Electrical problem – dead battery.
• Choke adjusted incorrectly. See
your authorized dealer.
Engine Will Not Slow
Idle
• Carburetion problems. See your
authorized dealer.
• Bent or kinked throttle cable.
• Bent governor control.
• Incorrect governor idle control.
Engine Runs Rough
or Stalls
• Plugged fuel filter.
• Plugged air intake system.
• Fuel cap vent dirty.
• Stale or improper fuel/fuel level.
• Spark plugs not gapped correctly.
• Replace spark plugs.
• Choke adjusted incorrectly. See
your authorized dealer.
Engine Knocks • Engine oil level low.
• Reduce load. (Slower ground
speed.)
• Fuel is bad. Fill tank with fresh
fuel, correct octane.
• Idle speed too slow.
Engine Overheats • Clean cooling fins.
• Low oil level.
• Do not operate at slow idle.
Operate at fast idle.
• Cooling air intake screen is dirty.
• Plugged carburetor air intake
filter.
• Plugged air intake filter.
• Operating at too fast ground
speed for conditions.
Engine Lacks Power • Reduce load.
• Plugged air intake system.
• Plugged fuel filter.
• Improper type of fuel. Drain tank
and fill with correct fuel.
• Clean cooling fins to help prevent
overheating.
• Replace spark plugs.
Engine Uses Too
Much Oil
• Find and correct oil leaks.
• Incorrect engine oil.
• Plugged oil filter.
• Plugged air intake filter.
• Worn engine components.
Engine Backfires
Through Muffler
• Throttle lever should be at low
idle for thirty seconds before
turning off machine.
High Fuel
Consumption
• Improper type of fuel.
• Plugged air intake system.
• Operating at too fast ground
speed for conditions.
• Improper valve clearance. See
your authorized dealer.
• Restricted air intake system.
Other Symptoms • See engine manufacturer’s
owner’s manual provided with
your machine for additional
information.
Electrical System
If Check
Starter Will Not Work
• Blown fuse.
• OPC Switch faulty or not adjusted
properly.
• Park brake switch is faulty.
• Loose or corroded battery
connections.