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Troubleshooting
This section of the manual provides troubleshooting and
repair instructions for the more common and easily
cor-
rected
problems. For other problems, it is recommended
that you contact your dealer.
Locate the problem that best describes the trouble that
you have encountered. Check the possible causes one
at a time, in the order that they are listed.
A
WARNING
Never attempt to perform repairs while the engine
is running.
Always turn the engine off and remove the key.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS, AND OTHER,
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS CAN RESULT IN SERI-
OUS PERSONAL INJURY.
TROUBLESHOOTING THE TRACTOR
SYMPTOM
PROBLEM SOLUTION
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Engine will not turnover or start.
1.
Gear Selector not in 1. Shin into neutral.
neutral-start position.
2.
PTO (electric clutch) switch
2. Place in OFF position.
in ON position.
3.
out of fuel. 3. If engine is hot, allow it to cool, then refill
the fuel tank.
4. Engine flooded. 4. Move throttle control out of CHOKE position.
5.
Circuit breaker tripped. 5. Wait one minute for automatic reset, replace if
defective.
6.
Battery terminals require
6. See Maintenance Section.
cleaning.
7.
Battery discharged or dead. 7. Recharge or replace.
8.
Wiring loose or broken.
8. Visually check wiring & replace broken or frayed
wires. Tighten loose connections.
9.
Solenoid or starter motor faulty. 9. Repair or replace. See authorized dealer
10. Safety interlock switch or
IO. Replace as needed. See authorized
module faulty.
service dealer.
11. Spark plug(s) faulty, fouled
11. Clean and gap or replace. See engine manual.
or incorrectly gapped.
12. Water in fuel. 12. Drain fuel
&
refill
with fresh fuel.
13. Gas is old or stale.
13. Drain fuel & replace with fresh fuel.
14. Clutch/Brake pedal not depressed.
14. Depress pedal.
Engine starts hard or runs poorly.
1.
Fuel mixture too rich.
1.
Clean air filter. Check choke adjustment
(engine speed control).
2.
Spark plug faulty, fouled, or 2. Clean and gap or replace. See engine manual.
Engine
knocks.
Excessive oil consumption.
incorrectly gapped.
1.
Low oil level.
2. Using
wrong grade
oil.
1.
Engine running too hot.
1. Check/add oil as required.
2. See engine manual.
1. Clean engine fins, blower screen and
air cleaner.
Engine exhaust is black.
Engine runs, but tractor will
not drive.
2.
Using wrong weight oil.
3.
Too much oil in crankcase.
1.
Dirty air filter.
2.
Engine throttle control
is
ip
choke position.
1.
Gear Selector in neutral.
2. Transmission release lever
in “push” position.
(Hydra models only)
3. Belt is broken.
4. Drive belt slips.
5.
Brake is not fully released.
2. See engine manual.
3. Drain excess oil.
1.
Replace air filter. See maintenance section.
2. Change engine speed control position.
1.
Shift in forward or reverse.
2. Move into drive position.
3. See Drive Belt Replacement.
4. See problem and cause below.
5.
See authorized service dealer
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