Simplicity 16GTH User Manual

Troubleshooting & Repair
2. Engine starts hard or runs poorly.
A. Fuel mixture too high. Disengage engine CHOKE. If
problem still exists, clean air filter.
B. Carburetor adjusted incorrectly (see your engine
manual).
C. Spark plugs faulty, fouled, or incorrectly gapped.
_ Clean and gap or replace. _
3. Engine knocks.
A. Low oil level. Check/add oil as required (see engine
manual).
B. Using wrong grade oil (see Normal Care section).
4. Excessive oil consumption.
A. Engine running too hot. Clean engine fins, blower
screen and air cleaner (see Engine Manual).
B. Using wrong weight of oil (see Normal Care section).
C. Too much oil in crankcase. Drain excessive oil.
5. Engine exhaust is black or smokey.
A, Dirty air filter. Clean air filter.
B. Choke does not open when knob is push in. _
6. Engine runs, but tractor will not drive or lacks power.
A. Brake pedal locked in parking brake position.
Depress pedal and release latch on footrest.
B. Ground speed control lever in neutral position.
Move lever right and down for forward travel;
far right and up for reverse travel.
C. Transaxle release valve locked in PUSH position.
Open seat deck and move transaxle release valve
to drive position.
D. Drive belt slips (see problem and cause below).
7. Drive belts slip.
A. Pulleys or belt greasy or oily. Clean as required.
B. Belt stretched or worn. Replace with correct belt.
8. Brake will not hold.
A. Brake is incorrectly adjusted (see Adjustment
section).
B. Brake disc worn and requires replacement (see
_ your dealer). _
9. Tractor handies poorly.
A. Steering linkage is loose. Check and tighten any
loose connections.
B. Improper tire inflation. Check and correct (see
Normal Care section.
C. Wheels are spinning and slipping. Use weights to
_provide additional traction. _
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Simplicity 16GTH Specifications

General

Brand	Simplicity
Model	16GTH
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English