Simplicity SOVEREIGN 3416S - Trouble Shooting Guide

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM OR SYMPTON |
POSSIBLE CAUSES |
CHECKS AND CORRECTIONS
Starter will not turn enqine over. [
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Transmission shift lever not in
neutral position.
Power take off not disengaged.
Battery discharged or dead.
Circuit breaker tripped.
Neutral safety start switch not
properly adjusted.
Wir : nn foo^e nr broken.
Battery lemurs Is corroded.
Move transmission shift lever to neutral start
position.
Move control lever (s] to disengage position.
Check the battery - change or replace as necessar.
Wait a minute for circuit breaker to reset.
Adjust the safety switch for the transmission.
See page 12.
Visually check wiring, replace any broken or
frayed wires, tighten loose connections.
Clean battery terminals.
Engme 'urns - will not start, !
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Out of fuel.
Engine Flooded.
Crankcase oil too heavy.
Fuel filter plumed.
Water m gasoline.
Spark plug worn Or dirty.
Fill fuel tank.
Push choke in, attempt to start.
Change oil as recommended on page 15,
Replace fuel filter. See page 18.
Drain fuel tank, replace fuel filter.
Check and replace or set. See page 15.
Engine starts hard or runs poorly.
Fuel mixture too rich.
Fuel mixture too lean or too rich.
Spark plug worn or dirty.
Push choke in. Clean air filter element.
See page 18.
Adjust carburetor. Seepage 13,
Check and replace or sqt. See page 19.
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Engine knocks.
Not enough oil in crankcase.
Using wrong weight of oil.
Using wrong grade of gasoline.
Add oil as required. See page 14,
Change oil, use weight recommended for
weather conditions, See page 15,
Use regular grade automotive gasoline.
Tractor drive clutch will not
disengage.
Too much clutch free travel.
Belt stop no! properly adjusted.
Adjust clutch pedal free travel. SeepagelD.
Adjust belt stop. See page 10, Clutch Fret travel.
\ Engine will not idle smoothly. Air Cleaner dirty.
Water in fuel tank.
Carburetor fuel mixture set
incorrectly.
Spark plug worn or not set properly.
Clean or replace air cleaner. See page 18.
Remove fuel tank to drain, replace fuel filter.
Adjust carhuretor. See page 13.
Adjust or replace. See page IS.
Excessive oil consumption.
Engine running too hot.
Using wrong weight of oil.
Too much oil in crankcase.
Clean engine fins and fan screen. See page 14.
Change to correct weight oil. See page 15.
Check oil level according to instructions on page 14,
Exhaust is black or smoky. Air filter element dirty.
Fuel mixture too rich,
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Clean or replace filter element. See page 18.
Be sure choke opens fully when it is pushed way
in. Set carburetor adjustment. See page 13-
Engine runs, tractor will not drive
or drive with full power.
4 - Speed transmission not in
gear.
Parking brake ON.
Shuttle drive clutches need
adjusting.
Main drive belts are slipping.
Put 4 - speed transmission in gear.
Release parking brake.
Adjust shuttle drive. Seepage ID.
Adjust clutch belt tension and free travel. See
page 10.
Tractor creeps forward or back
" with shuttle control in Neutral.
Shuttle drive linkage out of
adjustment.
Adjust shuttle drive. See page ID.
Brake will not hold.
Brakes need adjusting.
Worn brake linings.
Adjust brake linkage. See page 11.
Have your Simplicity dealer replace linings.
Tractor drive clutch will not engage.
Too little clutch free travel.
Adjust clutch free travel. Seepage 10.
Tractor handles poorly.
Steering linkage or front axle
loose.
Tires not properly inflated.
Wheels are spinning or slipping.
Moving too fast on sloping surfaces.
Tighten any loose connections.
Inflate tires correctly. Six to eight pounds in
rear and 12^15 pounds in front.
Use weights to provide additional stability
and traction.
Reduce speed.
Power lift will not operate.
Ignition switch may not be on.
Circuit breaker may have cut out.
Loose or broken wiring.
Turn ignition switch on.
Wait a minute for circuit breaker to reset.
Check and repair wiring.
Drive belt slips.
Belt stretched or worn.
Pulleys may be greasy or oily.
Too little clutch free travel-
Replace with correct Simplicity belt.
Clean with non-flammable solvent.
Adjust free travel. Seepage 10,
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