Simplicity 6100 Series User Manual

Troubl&shooting & Repain
Problem Cause/Remedy
2 Enqine starts hard or runs poorly A- mixture too rich. Disengage engine CHOKE. If problem still exists, clean
air filter.
B. Carburetor adjusted incorrectly. See your engine manual.
C. Spark plug or points faulty, fouled, or incorrectly gapped. Clean and gap or
replace.
3. Engine knocks. A. Low oil level. Check/add oil as required.
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
Normal Care section.
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 smoky.
6. Engine runs, but tractor will not drive or lacks
7. Drive belt slips.
Dirty air filter. Clean air filter.
"Choke does not open when knob is pushed in (6116, 6118) orthrottl'e is moved’
put of CHOKE position (6108, 6111). __ '
Transmission not in gear. Shift into gear.
Drive belt slips. (See problem and cause below.)
Clutch or belt tension is out of adjustment. See Adjustment section.
Pulleys or belt greasy or oily. Clean as required.
Belt stretched or worn. Replace with correct belt.
Clutch rod binding in guide. Oil clutch rod. See Tractor Lubrication.
Table 3. Troubleshooting (Cont'd)

Simplicity 6100 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Simplicity
Model	6100 Series
Category	Tractor
Language	English