Use and Care Manual
Repairing Deep Scratches (bare metal or primer showing):
1. Clean area to be repaired with rubbing alcohol or mineral spirits.
2. Use paint stick with factory-matched colors available from your
authorized dealer to ll scratches. Follow directions included on
paint stick for use and for drying.
3. Smooth out surface using an automotive polishing compound. Do
not use power buffer.
4. Apply wax to surface.
Troubleshooting
Using Troubleshooting Chart
If you are experiencing a problem that is not listed in this chart, see your authorized dealer for
service.
When you have checked all the possible causes listed and you are still experiencing the
problem, see your authorized dealer
Engine
IF CHECK
Poor Engine Performance Dirt in fuel system or fuel is old. Replace fuel
with fresh stabilized fuel. Obtain fuel from
another supplier before suspecting machine
problems. Suppliers blend fuels differently
and changing suppliers will generally solve
any performance problems
Fuel blended with alcohol or ether may
contribute to performance problems by
causing gum and varnish deposits,
especially if fuel is stored for several weeks
or more. Obtain fresh fuel.
Engine Will Not Start - No Crank Park brake not locked.
Motion control levers not in outward position.
Mower is engaged.
Defective brake, mower engagement, or key
switch.
Electrical problem - See Electrical
Troubleshooting Section
Engine Cranks But Will Not Start Spark plug wire is loose or disconnected.
Improper fuel.
Plugged fuel lter.
Electrical problem - See Electrical
Troubleshooting Section
Engine Is Hard To Start Carburetor is not adjusted properly or dirty.
Choke not fully closing.
Plugged fuel lter.
Faulty spark plug.
Stale or improper fuel.
Loose or corroded electrical connections.
Engine oil viscosity.
Engine Runs Unevenly Cooling ns plugged.
Loose electrical connections.
Choke or throttle cable sticking.
Choke not fully open.
Fuel line or fuel lter plugged.
Stale or dirty fuel.
Improper fuel.
Air cleaner element plugged.
Engine Misses Under Load Faulty spark plug.
Stale or dirty fuel.
Plugged fuel lter.
IF CHECK
Engine Vapor Locks Fuel tank vent plugged.
Dirt in fuel lter.
Cooling ns plugged.
Loose hose connection at fuel lter or fuel
pump.
Engine Overheats Engine air intake screen plugged.
Cooling ns plugged.
Engine oil low or too high.
Engine operated too long at a slow idle
speed.
Engine Will Not Idle Spark plug not gapped correctly.
Faulty spark plug.
Operator raising off the seat.
Engine Knocks Stale or low octane fuel.
Engine overloaded.
Low engine speed.
Oil level low.
Engine Stops Or Misses When Operating On
Hillsides
Fuel tank less than half full of fuel.
Operator raising off of the seat.
Engine Backres Faulty spark plug.
Operator raising off of the seat.
Engine Loses Power Engine overheating.
Too much oil in engine.
Dirty air cleaner.
Faulty spark plug.
Travel speed is too fast for conditions.
Improper fuel.
Excessive Fuel Consumption Choke is not fully open.
Black Exhaust Smoke Air lter is dirty or oil soaked.
Electrical
IF CHECK
Starter Does Not Work Or Will Not Turn
Engine
Park brake not locked.
Mower is engaged.
Battery terminals are corroded.
Battery not charged.
Motion control levers not in Start/Shutdown
position.
Blown fuse.
Defective key switch
Battery Will Not Charge Dead cell in the battery.
Blown charging fuse.
Battery cables and terminals are dirty.
Low engine speed or excessive idling.
Lights Do Not Work Light plug disconnected.
Loose or burned out bulb.
Blown headlight fuse.
Machine
IF CHECK
Machine Vibrates Too Much Or Rattles
Excessively
Attachment drive belts worn or damaged.
Mower blades not balanced.
Traction drive belt damaged or worn.
Dirt on drive sheaves.
Machine Will Not Move With Engine Running Transmission hydraulic oil level low.
Transmission belt broke.
Bypass valve levers are engaged.
Machine Moves With Engine Running And
Hydrostatic Control In Neutral
Linkage out of adjustment.
Transmission neutral out of adjustment.
Mower Lift Will Not Latch in Transport Deck is adjusted too high.
Troubleshooting
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