Information About The Engine; Troubleshooting - MTD j 13 Instrucciones De Uso

Operating Manual for Ride-on Lawn Tractor
Information about
the engine
The engine manufacturer is liable
for all engine-related problems
with respect to power, power
measurement, technical speci-
fications, warranty and service.
Information can be found in the
owner's/user handbook supplied
separately by the engine
manufacturer.
Problem
Starter does not turn.
Starter turns but engine
does not start.
Engine emits smoke.
Excessive vibration.
Cutting mechanism does
not discharge grass or cuts
unevenly.
Engine is running, cutter
deck is not mowing.

Troubleshooting

Danger
!
Injury hazard if engine is started
inadvertently
Protect yourself against injury.
Before carrying out any work
on the mower
– switch off the engine,
– withdraw the ignition key,
– actuate the parking brake,
– wait until all moving parts have
come to rest and the engine
has fully cooled,
Possible cause(s)
Safety interlock system has
actuated.
Battery not connected correctly.
Discharged or low battery.
Fuse has tripped.
Loose earth cable between
engine and frame.
Choke and throttle in wrong
position.
Carburettor not receiving any
fuel, fuel tank empty.
Defective or dirty spark plug.
No ignition spark.
Too much oil in engine.
Engine defective.
Damaged blade drive shaft
or defective cutting blade.
Travelling speed too high.
Cutting blade is blunt.
V-belt torn.
– pull off the cap of the spark plug
so that the engine cannot
inadvertently start.
Problems that occur while you are
using the mower are often caused
by something simple which you will
probably be able to rectify yourself.
If you are in any doubt however,
your dealer will be most pleased
provide assistance.
Remedy
To start the engine, sit on the driver's seat,
fully depress brake pedal or apply parking
brake. Switching off the cutter deck.
Connect red cable to (+) battery terminal
and black cable to (–) battery terminal.
Depending on the battery type, check
the liquid level in the battery. If required,
top up with distilled water up to 1 cm below
the filling orifice. Then charge the battery.
Replace fuse. If the fuse trips repeatedly,
look for the cause (usually short-circuit).
Connect earth cable.
Actuate choke.
Move throttle to .
Top up with fuel.
Check spark plug; see engine manual.
Have ignition checked in repair shop.
Switch off engine immediately.
Check engine oil level.
Switch off engine immediately.
Arrange for service agent to check the engine.
Switch off engine immediately.
Have defective parts replaced.
Set to a lower travelling speed.
Arrange for service agent to sharpen
or replace blade.
Have the V-belt replaced in a repair shop.
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