Operator`s manual

Troubleshooting the Tractor
PROBLEM LOOK FOR REMEDY
iBrake pedal not Fully depress brake pedal.
depressed.
iPTO (electric clutch) Place in OFF position.
switch is in ON position.
Cruise control engaged. Move knob to NEUTRAL/OFF position.
iOut of fuel. If engine is hot, allow it to cool, then refill the fuel tank.
iEngine flooded. Disengage the choke.
Fuse is blown. See authorized dealer.
iBattery terminals require See Cleaning the Battery and Cables section.
Engine will not turnover icleaning.
or start, iBattery discharged or Recharge or replace battery.
dead.
iWiring loose or broken. Visually check wiring. If wires are frayed or broken, see authorized
dealer.
Solenoid or starter motor See authorized dealer.
ifaulty.
iSafety interlock switch See authorized dealer.
ifaulty.
Water in fuel. See authorized dealer.
Gas is old or stale. See authorized dealer.
Fuel mixture too rich. Clean air filter.
Engine starts hard or
iEngine has other See authorized dealer.
runs poorly, iproblem
iLow oil level. Check/add oil as required.
Engine knocks.
iUsing wrong grade oil. See Oil Recommendations Chart..
iEngine running too hot. See authorized dealer.
Excessive oil iUsing wrong grade oil. See Oil Recommendations Chart.
consumption. Too much oil in Drain excess oil.
crankcase.
Engine exhaust is iDirty air filter. See Servicing the Air Filter section.
black. Choke closed. Open choke.
Ground speed control Depress pedals.
ipedals not depressed.
Transmission release Move into DRIVE position.
lever in PUSH position.
Engine runs, but tractor Mower drive belt is See authorized dealer.
will not drive, broken.
iParking brake is engaged. Disengage parking brake.
iTraction drive belt is See authorized dealer.
broken or slipping.
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