Poor Engine Performance

· Dirt in fuel system or fuel is old. Replace fuel with fresh stabilized fuel. Obtain fuel from another supplier before suspecting machine problems. Suppliers blend fuels differently and changing suppliers will generally solve any performance problems

· Fuel blended with alcohol or ether may contribute to performance problems by causing gum and varnish deposits, especially if fuel is stored for several weeks or more. Obtain fresh fuel.

Engine Will Not Start

· Out of fuel.

· Loose or corroded electrical connections.

· Mower engagement lever is in ENGAGED position.

· Fuse is blown.

· Spark plug wire is loose or disconnected.

· Brake pedal not depressed.

· Engine flooded.

· Dirty air filter.

· Dirty fuel filter.

· Improper, stale or dirty fuel.

· Bad starter solenoid.

· Carburetor is not adjusted properly or dirty.

· Engine valves out of adjustment.

Engine Clicks But Will Not Start

· Weak or dead battery.

· Corroded battery terminals.

· Loose or damaged wiring.

· Faulty solenoid or starter.

Engine Hard To Start

· Dirty air filter.

· Bad spark plug.

· Weak or dead battery.

· Dirty fuel filter.

· Stale or dirty fuel.

· Loose or damaged wiring.

· Carburetor is not adjusted properly or dirty.

· Engine valves out of adjustment.

· Below 32°F (0°C)

Loss Of Power

· Cutting too much grass /too fast.

· Choke adjusted incorrectly.

· Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower.

· Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower.

· Dirty air filter.

· Low oil/dirty oil.

· Faulty spark plug.

· Dirty fuel filter.

· Stale or dirty fuel.

· Water in fuel.

· Spark plug wire loose.

· Dirty engine air screen/fins.

· Dirty/clogged muffler.

· Loose or corroded electrical connections.

· Carburetor is not adjusted properly or dirty.

Engine Continues To Run When Operator Leaves Seat

· Faulty operator presence safety switch.

Engine Will Not Turn Over

· Clutch/brake pedal not depressed.

· Attachment clutch is engaged.

· Weak or dead battery.

· Blown fuse.

· Corroded battery terminals.

· Loose or damaged wiring.

· Faulty ignition switch.

· Faulty solenoid or starter.

· Faulty operator presence safety switch.

Engine Stops When Shift Lever Is Moved Rearward and Mower Is Engaged (Hydrostatic)

· Normal condition. (See Using Reverse Implement Option in the OPERATING section.)

Engine Stops When Gear Shift Lever Is Moved To The R (REVERSE) Position and Attachment Is Engaged (Gear)

· Normal condition. (See Using Reverse Implement Option in the OPERATING section.)

Mower Blades Will Not Rotate

· Obstruction in clutch mechanism, or blades.

· Worn/damaged mower drive belt.

· Frozen idler pulley.

· Frozen blade mandrel.

Discharge Chute Plugging

· Belt worn or installed incorrectly.

· Grass too wet.

· Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower.

· Worn, bent or loose blade.

· Mower deck not level.

· Engine rpm too low.

· Travel speed too fast.

· Low/uneven tire pressure.

· Blades improperly installed.

· Improper blades used.

Patches Of Grass Uncut

· Travel speed too fast.

· Engine rpm too low.

Belt Slipping

· Debris in sheaves.

· Worn belt.

Too Much Vibration

· Worn, bent or loose blade(s).

· Bent blade spindle.

· Damaged drive belt.

Blades Scalping Grass

· Cutting too low.

· Turning speed too fast.

· Ridges in terrain.

· Rough or uneven terrain.

· Low tire pressure.

· Mower gauge wheels not adjusted correctly.

· Bent blade(s).

Uneven Cut

· Mower not level.

· Travel speed too fast.

· Blades dull, bent or loose.

· Mower gauge wheels not adjusted correctly.

· Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower.

· Bent blade spindle.

Grass Tips Are Jagged And Turn Grayish Brown After Mowing

· Dull mower blades.

· Bent blades.

· Front-to-rear blade adjustment not set properly.

Mower Stops When Shift Lever Is Moved Rearward and Mower Is Engaged (Hydrostatic)

· Normal condition. (See Using Reverse Implement Option in the OPERATING section.)

Mower Stops When Gear Shift Lever Is Moved To The R (REVERSE) Position and Mower Is Engaged (Gear)

· Normal condition. (See Using Reverse Implement Option in the OPERATING section.)

Starter Does Not Work Or Will Not Turn Engine

· Brake pedal is not depressed.

· Mower Engagement Lever is in ENGAGED position.

· Battery terminals are corroded.

· Battery not charged.

Lights Do Not Work

· Loose or burned out bulb..

· Loose or damaged wiring.

· Blown fuse.

Battery Will Not Charge

· Dead cell in the battery.

· Battery cables and terminals are dirty.

· Faulty regulator/rectifier.