Troubleshooting


IF	CHECK
Engine Will Not Start	Shift pedal not in Neutral position.
	Fuse is blown.
	Spark plug wire is loose or disconnected.
	Spark plug not gapped correctly.
	Improper fuel.
	Plugged fuel filter.
	Loose or corroded battery cable.
Engine Misses Under Load	Faulty spark plug.
	Stale or dirty fuel.
	Plugged fuel filter.
Engine Vapor Locks	Fuel tank cap vent plugged.
Engine Vapor Locks	Dirt in fuel filter.
Engine Is Hard To Start	Plugged fuel filter.
	Carburetor is not adjusted properly or dirty.
	Spark plug is fouled.
	Faulty spark plug or wire.
	Spark plug is not gapped correctly.
	Loose or corroded electrical connections.
	Stale or improper fuel.
	Choke adjusted incorrectly.
Engine Runs Unevenly	Cooling fins plugged.
	Loose electrical connections.
	Choke or throttle cable sticking.
	Fuel line or fuel filter plugged.
	Stale or dirty fuel.
	Improper fuel.
	Air cleaner element plugged.
Engine Will Not Idle	Spark plug not gapped correctly.
Engine Will Not Idle	Faulty spark plug.
Engine Overheats	Air cleaner element plugged.
	Engine air intake screen plugged.
	Cooling fins plugged.
	Engine operated too long at slow engine speed.
	Faulty spark plug.
	Engine oil low.
Engine Loses Power	Engine overheating.
	Too much oil in engine.
	Faulty spark plug.
	Travel speed is too fast for conditions.
	Improper fuel.
	Air cleaner element plugged.
Engine Knocks	Low engine speed.
	Stale or low octane fuel.
	Engine overloaded.
Engine Backfires	Faulty spark plug.


IF	CHECK
Machine Vibrates Too Much	Attachment drive belts worn or damaged.
Machine Vibrates Too Much	Dirt on drive sheaves.
Machine Will Not Move With Engine Running	Transmission oil level low.
Machine Will Not Move With Engine Running	Parking brake locked.
Machine Moves With Engine Running and Foot Pedals In Neutral	Linkage out of adjustment.


IF	CHECK
Starter Does Not Work or Will Not Turn Engine	Transmission control lever engaged.
	Battery terminals corroded.
	Battery dead or low charge.
Starter Turns Slowly	Low battery output.
	Engine oil viscosity too heavy.
	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.
Battery Discharge Indicator Stays On With Engine Running	Defective battery.
Lights Do Not Work	Fuse blown.
	Loose bulb.
	Low battery.