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Troubleshooting
WARNING
To avoid serious injury, perform maintenance on the tractor or mower only when the engine is stopped and the parking brake
engaged.
To prevent accidental starting of the engine, before maintenance, always remove the ignition key, disconnect the spark plug
wire, and fasten it away from the plug.
Troubleshooting the Rider
PROBLEM LOOK FOR REMEDY
The brake pedal is not pushed down. Fully push down on the brake pedal.
The fuel tank is empty. If engine is hot, let it cool, and then fill the fuel tank
again.
The PTO switch is in ON position. Set the PTO switch to the OFF position.
The cruise control is engaged. Set the cruise control to the NEUTRAL/OFF
position.
The engine is flooded. Disengage the choke.
The battery terminals are dirty. Refer toClean the Battery and Cables.
The battery is discharged or dead. Charge or replace the battery.
The engine will not turn over or start.
Loose or broken wiring. Visually check wiring. If wires are frayed or broken,
see an Authorized Service Dealer.
The engine starts hard or runs poorly. The fuel mixture is too rich. Clean the air filter.
Low oil level. Check and add oil as required.The engine knocks.
Incorrect grade of oil. Refer to theCheck and Add Engine Oilsection.
The engine is too hot. Check the engine fins, blower screen, and air
cleaner (if equipped).
Incorrect grade of oil. Refer to theCheck and Add Engine Oilsection.
Excessive oil consumption.
Too much oil in crankcase. Drain excess oil.
The air filter is dirty. Refer to theAir Filter Assemblysection.The engine exhaust is black.
The choke is closed. Open the choke.
The speed control pedals are not pushed down. Push down on the speed control pedals.
The transmission release lever is in the PUSH
position.
Move the transmission release lever to the DRIVE
position.
The engine runs, but the rider will not drive.
The parking brake is engaged. Disengage the parking brake.
The rider steers hard or handles poorly. Incorrect tire inflation. Refer to theCheck Tire Pressuresection.
Note:For all other problems, contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
Troubleshooting the Mower
PROBLEM LOOK FOR REMEDY
The mower cut is uneven. The tires are not correctly inflated. Refer to theTire Pressure Checksection.
The engine speed is too slow. Set to FAST throttle.The mower cut looks rough.
The ground speed is too fast. Slow down.
The engine speed is too slow. Set to FAST throttle.
The ground speed is too fast. Slow down.
Dirty or clogged air cleaner. Refer to theAir Filter Assemblysection.
Height-of-Cut is set too low. Cut tall grass at maximum Height-of-Cut during first
pass.
The engine stalls easily with the mower engaged.
The engine is not at the operating temperature. START the engine,and let it warmfor several
minutes.
The engine starts, and the rider drives, but the
mower will not cut.
The Power-Take Off (PTO) is disengaged. Engage the PTO.
Note:For all other problems, contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
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