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5. Engine cranks but does not
start when shift selector and mow
pedal are in neutral.
If engine cranks, cause of problem
is UNRELATED to interlock wiring
system.
Engine or rectifier plug loose.
Key switch wiring connector loose.
Engine problem or no fuel.
All interlock switches are OK; re-
fer to next cause.
Connect wire.
Connect wire
Find problem and correct.
6. Engine does not stop when
mow pedal is pushed down (cut-
ting units engaged) as you get off
of the seat.
Mow/lift switch or seat switch out of
adjustment or malfunctioning.
Rear camshaft out of adjustment.
Seat return pin spring broken, miss-
ing or stuck in down position.
Seat pivot does not rotate freely.
Adjust or replace mow/lift switch
or seat switch.
Adjust rear camshaft.
Replace, loosen and lubricate
parts so pin operates freely.
Loosen and lubricate seat pivot
pin to make sure if pivots freely.
7. Engine does not stop when
shift selector is in No. 1 or No. 2
position as you get off of the seat.
Traction switch or seat switch out
of adjustment or malfunctioning.
Seat return pin spring broken, miss-
ing or stuck in down position.
Seat pivot does not rotate freely.
Adjust or replace traction switch
or seat switch.
Replace, loosen and lubricate
parts so pin operates freely.
Loosen and lubricate seat pivot
pin to make sure if pivots freely.
8. Engine does not continue to
run when sitting on seat and shift
selector is placed in No.1 or No.2
position or mow pedal is pushed
down.
Seat switch adjusted incorrectly or
malfunctioning.
Seat return spring jammed in up
position.
Adjust or replace seat switch.
Loosen and lubricate jammed
parts so pin operates freely. Re-
place spring if necessary.
9. Engine stops regardless of
shift selector or mow pedal posi-
tion (even if both are in “neutral”)
as you get off of the seat.
Mow/lift switch and/or traction
switch out of adjustment or mal-
functioning.
Rear camshaft out of adjustment.
Mow/lift and/or traction switch
wires are loose.
Traction switch extension plug
wires are loose.
Adjust or replace mow/lift switch
and/or traction switch.
Adjust rear camshaft.
Connect wires.
Connect wires.
10. Engine seems to “cut-out” too
much during transport.
Seat is lifting off seat switch button
too easily.
Adjust seat switch.
Instruct operator to sit back in
seat during transport.
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