Simplicity 1613H - Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting
CONTENT OF SECTION
This section of the manual provides troubleshooting and
repair instructions for the more common and easily
corrected problems. For other problems, it is recommended
that you contact your dealer.
^WARNING
Perform maintenance on the tractor or mower only
when the engine is stopped and the parking brake
engaged. Always remove the ignition key before
beginning the maintenance to prevent accidental
starting.
Problem
1. Engine will not turnover or start.
__ _C ause/Rem edy
A. Transmission lever not in neutral-start position.
Shift into neutral.
B. Electric PTO switch in ON position. Place in OFF position.
C. Out of fuel. Allow engine to cool then refill the fuel tank.
D. Engine flooded. Push choke knob in (twin cylinder models) or move
Throttle control out of CHOKE position (single cylinder models).
E. Circuit breaker tripped. Wait one minute for automatic reset.
Replace if defective (see your dealer).
F. Battery terminals require cleaning. See Normal Care section.
G. Battery discharged or dead. Recharge or replace.
H. Wiring loose or broken. Visually check wiring & replace broken
or frayed wires. Tighten loose connections.
I. Solenoid or starter motor faulty. Repair or replace.
J. Safety interlock switch or module faulty. Replace if needed (see your dealer.)
K. Spark plug(s) faulty, fouled or incorrectly gapped. Clean
and gap or replace. See engine manual.
L. Water in fuel. Drain fuel & refill with fresh fuel.
M. Old stale gas. Drain fuel & replace with fresh fuel.
28