ENGINE HARD TO START OR ENGINE WILL NOT START

Fuel tank is empty.

Fuel system leaks.

Need cold weather starting aids.

Wrong engine oil.

Wrong fuel.

Water, dirt, or air in fuel system:

Check fuel filter. Drain, flush, fill,

bleed system.

Dirty or faulty injectors.

Fuel shut-off solenoid stuck.

Operator off the seat and parking brake is not locked.

PTO switch is ON.

Forward or reverse pedal not in the NEUTRAL position.

ENGINE KNOCKS

Engine oil low.

Injection pump out of time.

Faulty thermostat.

Engine overheating.

Slow idle speed too slow.

IF

CHECK

ENGINE DOES NOT RUN PROPERLY OR STALLS

Faulty thermostat.

Replace fuel filter element.

Water, dirt, or air in fuel system:

Drain, flush, fill, bleed.

Wrong fuel.

Plugged air intake screen or air cleaner.

Brake lock not DISENGAGED.

Fuel pickup off in the tank.

Fuel tank switch not fully open.

Dirty or faulty injectors.

LOW OIL PRESSURE

Oil filter plugged.

Engine oil low. Check for possible oil leaks.

Wrong engine oil.

ENGINE OVERHEATS

Reduce load or speed.

Coolant low.

Faulty radiator cap or fan.

Loose or faulty alternator belt.

Dirty intake screen or radiator.

Cooling system needs flushing.

Faulty thermostat.

Faulty water temperature indicator or sender.

IF

CHECK

ENGINE LACKS POWER

Reduce load or reduce speed.

Plugged air intake screen or air cleaner.

Fuel filter plugged.

Wrong fuel.

Engine overheating.

Wrong engine oil.

Faulty thermostat.

Wrong valve clearance.

Dirty or faulty injectors.

Injection pump out of time.

Attachment not adjusted right.

Wrong ballast.

Weight transfer valve in the TRANSFER position.

Fuel tank switch not fully open.

Fuel solenoid not fully engaged.

ENGINE USES TOO MUCH OIL

Plugged intake screen or air cleaner.

Wrong engine oil.

Oil leaks.

Plugged breather.

No O-ring on drain plug.

IF

CHECK

ENGINE USES TOO MUCH FUEL

Plugged air intake system.

Engine overloaded.

Wrong valve clearance.

Injection nozzles dirty.

Injection pump out of time.

Faulty thermostat.

Fuel leaks.

Plugged crankcase vent tube.

EXCESSIVE VIBRATION

Engine speed too slow.

Driveshaft worn.

Throttle linkage out of adjustment.

WILL NOT MOVE WITH ENGINE RUNNING

Park brake locked.

Transmission oil low.

Faulty charge pump.

MACHINE CREEPS WITH ENGINE RUNNING AND TRAVEL PEDALS IN THE NEUTRAL POSITION

Linkage needs adjustment.

Park brake not locked.

BATTERY WILL NOT TAKE A CHARGE

Clean or tighten connections.

Electrolyte low.

Dead cell.

Alternator belt loose or faulty.

Faulty alternator.

BATTERY INDICATOR STAYS ON WHEN ENGINE IS RUNNING

Slow engine speed.

Faulty battery or alternator.

Loose alternator belt.

Low electrolyte.

LIGHTS DO NOT WORK

Fuse blown.

Light burnt out.

STARTER WILL NOT WORK

Fuse blown.

Clean or tighten connections.

Low battery output.

Neutral start switch faulty or not adjusted right.

Key switch or starter faulty.

Push PTO knob down.

Operator not on seat.

IF

CHECK

STARTER TURNS SLOWLY

Low battery output.

Low battery power.

Wrong engine oil.

Clean or tighten connections.

ENGINE STOPS WHEN FORWARD OR REVERSE TRAVEL PEDAL IS DEPRESSED

Park brake knob is not in the top of the slot.

BRAKES NOT WORKING

Worn or damaged linkage.

Worn brake shoes.

Oil or grease on brake drum.

Brake shoes wet.

STEERING NOT WORKING RIGHT

Tire inflation wrong.

Linkage needs lubrication.

Toe-in needs adjustment.

GRASS NOT BEING PICKED UP
COMPLETELY

Mow grass only when dry.

Reduce mower ground speed.

Empty 2-Bag Bagger

Clean screen in hopper top.

Unplug chute.

Check cutting edge of mower blades.

Increase engine speed to full throttle.

Check for worn or slipping belt.

COLLECTION CHUTE PLUGGED

Mow grass ONLY when dry.

Empty bags.

Clean screen in hopper top.

Reduce mower ground speed.

STOP mower when bags are full.

Monitor bags/hopper more frequently.