Use and Care Manual

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PRODUCT CARE
Problem Cause Remedy
Engine does not
restart when warm
1. Poor quality fuel
2. Fuel tank vent plugged
3. Dirt in fuel filter
4. Damaged electrical harness
1. Refer to Service manual. Ensure the unit contains at least 1/4 tank
of clean fuel.
2. Contact your local authorized dealer for service.
3. Contact your local authorized dealer for service.
4. Contact your local authorized dealer for service.
Entire electrical
system does not work
1. Blown fuse
2. Loose or
corroded connections
3. Dead or faulty battery
1. Visually and mechanically inspect all fuses. Replace any blown
fuses with the same type and ratings as the blown fuse. Should
the fuse blow again, contact your local authorized dealer
for service.
2. Battery terminals only. While wearing safety glasses, remove
and clean the battery connections using a wire brush or battery
terminal cleaner. Reinstall the connections, and ensure they
are tight by attempting to “shake/move” them side to side. The
connections should not move or rotate. Thoroughly wash hands
after cleaning or reinstallation.
3. Check battery voltage.
Dead battery 1. Shorted starter solenoid
2. Key switch not turned to
STOP position
3. Faulty battery
1. Contact your local authorized dealer for service.
2. Turn the ignition key to the “OFF” position and charge the battery.
3. Contact your local authorized dealer for load testing/servicing.
Battery will not take
a charge
1. Dead battery
2. Loose or
corroded connections
1. Contact your local authorized dealer for load testing/servicing.
2. For battery terminals only. While wearing safety glasses, remove
and clean the battery connections using a wire brush or battery
terminal cleaner. Reinstall the connections, and ensure they
are tight by attempting to “shake/move” them side to side. The
connections should not move or rotate. Thoroughly wash hands
after cleaning or reinstallation.
Difficult to shift 1. Linkage
needs adjusted/cleaned.
2. Brake pedal needs
more force.
3. Gears bound up/unit
parked/stopped on
an incline/decline.
1. Contact your local authorized dealer for service.
2. Apply additional pressure to the brake pedal to fully engage the
parking brake safety switch. Adjustments shall only be completed
by your local authorized dealer.
3. Depress the brake pedal and engage the parking brake. Turn the
unit off and then back on.
Indicator lights do
not come on when
key switch is in
START position
1. Battery needs charged.
2. Faulty display or wiring.
1. Check the battery voltage and see if the unit will start. If the unit
starts, contact your local authorized dealer for service.
2. Contact your local authorized dealer for service.
Engine runs unevenly 1. Spark plug is fouled.
2. Air cleaner element plugged.
3. Improper or stale fuel.
4. Loose electrical connections.
5. Fuel line, filter or
injector clogged.
1. Check all components in the order listed.
2. Clean or replace the spark plug. Ensure the gap is set properly.
3. Clean or replace the filter. Ensure the enclosure is properly closed
after cleaning/replacing.
4. Ensure the unit is at least 1/4 full of proper, fresh, clean fuel.
5. With the unit parked on a level surface, turned off, and cool,
ensure all visible electrical connections are secure.
Additional checks shall be performed by your local authorized dealer.