Engine Will Not Crank

· Brake is not pushed down.

· Loose or corroded electrical connections.

· PTO knob is in ON position.

· Fuse is blown.

· Spark plug wire is loose or disconnected.

Engine Runs Unevenly

· Cooling fins plugged.

· Loose electrical connections.

· Choke or throttle cable sticking or misadjusted choke left in the ON position.

· Air cleaner dirty.

· Water in fuel or carburetor float bowl.

· Dirt in carburetor float bowl.

Engine Will Not Idle

· Spark plug not gapped correctly.

· Faulty spark plug.

· Choke on or partially on (warm engine).

Engine Is Hard To Start

· Fuel filter is gummed or plugged.

· Spark plug is fouled.

· Faulty spark plug or wire.

· Spark plug is not gapped correctly.

· Loose or corroded electrical connections.

· Stale fuel.

· Choke is adjusted or used incorrectly

Engine Misses Under Load

· Faulty spark plug.

· Stale fuel.

· Dirt or water in carburetor float bowl.

Engine Vapor Locks

· Fuel tank vent plugged.

· Dirt in fuel filter.

· Debris plugging fuel pick-up tube inside fuel tank.

Engine Overheats

· Engine air intake screen plugged.

· Cooling fins plugged.

· Engine oil low.

· Engine operated too long at slow idle speed.

Engine Loses Power

· Engine overheating.

· Too much oil in engine.

· Dirty air cleaner.

· Faulty spark plug.

Engine Knocks

· Low engine speed.

· Stale or low octane fuel.

· Engine overloaded.

· Oil level low.

Engine Backfires

· Faulty spark plug.

· Operator raising off seat.

· Shut down procedure for engine not correct.

Engine Stops When REVERSE foot pedal is depressed and Attachment Is Engaged

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

Tractor Vibrates Too Much

· Attachment drive belts worn or damaged.

· Dirt on drive sheaves.

Tractor Will Not Move With Engine Running

· Transmission hydraulic oil level low.

· Parking brake locked.

Tractor Moves With Engine Running And Hydrostatic Control In Neutral

· Linkage out of adjustment.

Starter Does Not Work Or Will Not Turn Engine

· Brake pedal not down.

· PTO knob in ON position.

· Battery terminals corroded.

· Battery dead or low charge.

Battery Will Not Charge

· Battery cables and terminals dirty.

· Low engine speed or excessive idling.

· Dead cell in battery.

Discharge Chute Plugging

· Belt installed incorrectly.

· Grass too wet.

· Grass too long.

· Restricted air flow.

· Check mower front-to-rear level.

· Engine rpm too low.

· Travel speed too fast.

Patches Of Grass Uncut

· Travel speed too fast.

· Engine rpm too low.

Belt Slipping

· Debris in sheaves.

· Worn belt.

Too Much Vibration

· Debris on mower deck or in sheaves.

· Damaged drive belt.

· Damaged sheaves or sheaves out of alignment.

· Blades out of balance.

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.

· Mower gauge wheels not adjusted correctly.

· Tire pressure.

Requires High Effort To Lift And Latch Lift Handle

· Front draft arm on mower is adjusted too short, causing lift system to bind up.

Mower Loads Down Tractor

· Engine rpm too low.

· Travel speed too fast.

· Debris wrapped around mower spindles.

· Bagging blades on mower.

Grass Tips Are Jagged And Turn Grayish Brown After Mowing

· Dull mower blades.

· Bent blades.

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

Mower (or other attachment) Stops When REVERSE foot pedal is depressed and Attachment Is Engaged

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