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Troubleshooting
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Engine will not turnover
or start.
Ground speed levers not in
START/PARK positions.
Lock ground speed levers in START/ PARK positions.
PTO (electric clutch) switch
in ON position.
Place in OFF position.
Out of fuel. If engine is hot, allow it to cool, then refill the fuel tank.
Parking brake disengaged. Engage parking brake.
Fuel valve closed (if
equipped).
Open fuel valve.
Engine flooded. Open the choke.
Gas is old or stale. Drain fuel and replace with fresh fuel.
Battery terminals require
cleaning.
Clean the battery terminals.
Battery discharged or dead. Recharge or replace.
Wiring loose or broken. See authorized service dealer.
Solenoid or starter motor
faulty.
See authorized service dealer.
Safety interlock switch not
working.
See authorized service dealer.
Spark plug(s) faulty, fouled
or incorrectly gapped.
Clean and gap or replace. (See engine manual.)
Water in fuel. Drain fuel and refill with fresh fuel.
Circuit breaker blown. See authorized service dealer.
Engine starts hard or runs
poorly.
Fuel mixture too rich. Clean air filter. Check the choke.
Spark plug faulty, fouled, or
incorrectly gapped.
Clean and gap or replace. (See engine manual.)
Fuel filter dirty. Replace fuel filter.
Engine knocks.
Low oil level. Check/add oil as required.
Using wrong grade oil. See engine manual.
Excessive oil
consumption.
Engine running too hot. See engine fins, blower screen, and air cleaner.
Using wrong grade oil. See engine manual.
Too much oil in crankcase. Drain excess oil.
Engine exhaust is black.
Dirty air filter. Replace air filter. (See engine manual.)
Engine choke control is in
closed position.
Open choke control.
Engine runs, but rider will
not drive.
Transmission(s) disengaged. Unlock roll release rod(s).
Belt is broken. See authorized service dealer.
Drive belt slips. See authorized service dealer.
Brake is not fully released. See authorized service dealer.
Internal transmission
problem.
See authorized service dealer.
Troubleshooting the Rider
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