Operator's Manual

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Problem Corrective ActionPossible Causes
The engine overheats.
1. The crankcase oil level is
incorrect.
1. Fill or drain to the full mark.
2. The fuel mixture is lean. 2. Contact your Authorized
Service Dealer.
3. Excessive loading. 3. Reduce load; use lower ground
speed.
4. The air intake screens are dirty. 4. Clean with every use.
5. The cooling fins and air
passages under the engine
blower housing and/or the
rotating air intake screen are
plugged.
5. Clean with every use.
The engine loses power.
1. The crankcase oil level is
incorrect.
1. Fill or drain to the full mark.
2. The air cleaner element is dirty. 2. Clean or replace.
3. Dirt, water, or stale fuel is in the
fuel system.
3. Drain and flush the fuel system;
add fresh fuel.
4. The engine is overheated. 4. See Engine Overheats.
5. A spark plug is damaged or
dirty.
5. Replace the spark plug.
6. Low compression. 6. Contact your Authorized
Service Dealer.
7. The vent hole in the fuel tank
vent fitting is plugged.
7. Contact your Authorized
Service Dealer.
8. The engine load is excessive. 8. Reduce ground speed.
The tractor will not operate in
either direction because the
engine bogs down or stalls.
1. The brake is sticking. 1. Contact your Authorized
Service Dealer.
The tractor goes forward only at
partial speed and is slow or does
tti
1. The engine is running at partial
speed.
1. Move the throttle to the fast
position.
not operate in reverse.
2. The linkage is out of
adjustment.
2. Contact your Authorized
Service Dealer.
3. There is internal hydro wear. 3. Contact your Authorized
Service Dealer.