Engine Will Not Start

· Brake not pushed down.

· Brake not pushed down.

· PTO switch in ON position.

· Upper (switch) fuse blown.

· Fuel pump fuse blown.

· Spark plug wire(s) loose or disconnected.

· Spark plug(s) not gapped correctly.

Engine Is Hard to Start

· Loose or corroded electrical connections.

· Stale or dirty fuel.

· Spark plug(s) is fouled. Check choke position.

· Faulty spark plug(s).

· Spark plug(s) not gapped correctly.

· Gummed or plugged fuel filter.

Engine Stops When Brake Is Disengaged

· Seat switch not engaged.

· Seat switch disconnected or broken.

Engine Misses Under Load

· Faulty spark plug(s).

· Spark plug not gapped correctly.

· Stale or dirty fuel.

Engine Runs Unevenly

· Fuel line or fuel filter plugged.

· Stale or dirty fuel.

· Loose electrical connections.

· Air cleaner element plugged.

Engine Overheats

· Engine air intake screens plugged.

· Radiator fins plugged.

· Engine oil low.

· Engine operated too long at slow idle speed.

· Coolant low.

Engine Will Not Idle

· Spark plug(s) not gapped correctly.

· Faulty spark plug(s).

· Stale or dirty fuel.

Engine Backfires

· Faulty spark plug(s).

Engine Knocks

· Stale or low octane fuel.

· Engine overloaded.

· Low engine speed.

Engine Loses Power

· Engine overheating.

· Improper fuel.

· Too much oil in engine.

· Air cleaner element plugged.

· Faulty spark plug(s).

Tractor Vibrates Too Much

· Attachment drive belts worn or damaged.

· Dirt on drive sheaves.

· Engine speed too low.

· Engine overloaded.

Tractor Will Not Move With Engine Running

· Parking brake locked.

· Transaxle hydraulic oil level low.

· Free-wheeling lever ENGAGED.

Steering Not Working Correctly

· Improper tire inflation pressure.

· Transaxle hydraulic oil level is low.

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

· Normal condition.

Starter Does Not Work Or Will Not Turn Engine

· Brake pedal not down.

· PTO switch in ON position.

· Battery terminals corroded.

· Upper (switch) fuse blown.

· Battery dead or low charge.

Starter Turns Slowly

· Low battery output or power.

· Engine oil viscosity too high.

· Loose or corroded connections.

Battery Will Not Charge

· Dead cell in battery.

· Low engine speed or excessive idling.

· Battery cables and terminals dirty.

Battery Discharge Indicator Stays On With Engine Running

· Low engine speed.

· Defective battery.

· Defective indicator bulb.

Lights Do Not Work

· Lower (lights) fuse blown.

· Loose or burned out bulb.