Troubleshooting
PROBLEM
Engine Will Not Start 1. Fuel tank empty.
2. Starter insert not installed.
3. Spark plug wire disconnected.
4. Wiring harness disconnected.
5. Battery dead.
Engine Stalls or Loses
1. Blade control is released or is not being held
Power After Running
securely against drive control.
2. Fuel tank empty.
3. Engine pre-cleaner and/or air cleaner dirty.
4. Spark plug fouled or gap set improperly.
5. Water, debris or stale fuel in fuel system.
Excessive Vibration
1. Damaged, out of balance or bent mower blade. 1. Contact authorized dealer.
2. Loose blade components.
3. Loose or missing air lift (if equipped).
4. Lumpy or frayed belt.
Mower Will Not Move/
1. Build-up of debris on or around drive
Loss Of Traction
components.
2. Transmission cable adjustment required.
3. Drive belt requires replacement.
4. Damaged transmission.
Cutting Grass Improperly 1. Cutting height too low or high.
2. Forward speed too fast.
3. Cutting blade dull or damaged.
Poor Grass Discharge 1. Forward speed too fast.
2. Grass is wet.
3. Excessively worn or damaged blade.
4. Build up of grass clippings and debris under
deck.
5. Improper blade installed on deck.
6. Blade installed improperly on deck.
Oil Leaking
1. Loose dipstick.
2. Loose drain plug.
3. Oil level is overfilled.
4. Damaged oil seals.
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PROBABLE CAUSE
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel.
2. Install starter insert into control console.
3. Place spark plug wire onto spark plug.
4. Connect wiring harness.
5. Charge or replace battery.
1. Blade control should be held securely against
drive control at all times during operation.
2. Fill with fuel to proper level.
3. Clean or replace precleaner and/or air cleaner.
4. Service spark plug.
5. Drain and clean fuel system.
2. Contact authorized dealer.
3. Contact authorized dealer.
4. Contact authorized dealer.
1. Clean debris.
2. Adjust transmission cable.
3. Contact authorized dealer.
4. Contact authorized dealer.
1. Adjust cutting height.
2. Adjust to a slower speed.
3. Contact authorized dealer.
1. Adjust to a slower speed.
2. Mow when grass is dry.
3. Contact authorized dealer.
4. Clean deck.
5. Contact authorized dealer.
6. Contact authorized dealer.
1. Make sure dipstick/oil filler cap is securely in
place.
2. Check and tighten drain plug.
3. Drain excess oil.
4. Contact authorized dealer.
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