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9. Repeat steps in reverse order to install style covers on the
machine.
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Cleaning and Repairing Metal Surfaces
Cleaning:
Follow automotive practices to care for your vehicle painted metal
surfaces. Use a high-quality automotive wax regularly to maintain the
factory look of your vehicle’s painted surfaces.
Repairing Minor Scratches (surface scratch):
1. Clean area to be repaired thoroughly.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Do not use rubbing compound on
painted surfaces.
2. Use automotive polishing compound to remove surface scratches.
3. Apply wax to entire surface.
Repairing Deep Scratches (bare metal or primer showing):
1. Clean area to be repaired with rubbing alcohol or mineral spirits.
2. Use paint stick with factory-matched colors available from your
authorized dealer to ll scratches. Follow directions included on
paint stick for use and for drying.
3. Smooth out surface using an automotive polishing compound. Do
not use power buer.
4. Apply wax to surface.
MP47322,00F467A-19-26MAY15
Troubleshooting
Using Troubleshooting Chart
If you are experiencing a problem that is not listed in this chart, see
your Technical Manual or authorized dealer for service.
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Engine
IF CHECK
Poor Engine Performance Dirt in fuel system or fuel is old.
Replace fuel with fresh stabilized
fuel. Obtain fuel from another
supplier before suspecting
machine problems. Suppliers
blend fuels dierently and
changing suppliers will generally
solve any performance problems
Fuel blended with alcohol or
ether may contribute to
performance problems by
causing gum and varnish
deposits, especially if fuel is
stored for several weeks or more.
Obtain fresh fuel.
Engine Will Not Start - No Crank Park brake not locked.
Motion control levers not in
outward position.
Mower is engaged.
Defective brake, mower
engagement, or key switch.
IF CHECK
Electrical problem - See
Electrical Troubleshooting
Section
Engine Cranks But Will Not Start Spark plug wire is loose or
disconnected.
Improper fuel.
Plugged fuel lter.
Electrical problem - See
Electrical Troubleshooting
Section
Engine Is Hard To Start Carburetor is not adjusted
properly or dirty.
Choke not fully closing.
Plugged fuel lter.
Faulty spark plug.
Stale or improper fuel.
Loose or corroded electrical
connections.
Engine oil viscosity.
Engine Runs Unevenly Cooling ns plugged.
Loose electrical connections.
Choke or throttle cable sticking.
Choke not fully open.
Fuel line or fuel lter plugged.
Stale or dirty fuel.
Improper fuel.
Air cleaner element plugged.
Engine Misses Under Load Faulty spark plug.
Stale or dirty fuel.
Plugged fuel lter.
Engine Vapor Locks Fuel tank vent plugged.
Dirt in fuel lter.
Cooling ns plugged.
Loose hose connection at fuel
lter or fuel pump.
Engine Overheats Engine air intake screen
plugged.
Cooling ns plugged.
Engine oil low or too high.
Engine operated too long at a
slow idle speed.
Engine Will Not Idle Spark plug not gapped correctly.
Faulty spark plug.
Operator raising o the seat.
Engine Knocks Stale or low octane fuel.
Engine overloaded.
Low engine speed.
Oil level low.
Engine Stops Or Misses When
Operating On Hillsides
Fuel tank less than half full of
fuel.
Operator raising o of the seat.
Engine Backres Faulty spark plug.
Operator raising o of the seat.
Engine Loses Power Engine overheating.
Too much oil in engine.
Dirty air cleaner.
Faulty spark plug.
Travel speed is too fast for
conditions.
Improper fuel.
Excessive Fuel Consumption Choke is not fully open.
Black Exhaust Smoke Air lter is dirty or oil soaked.
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Troubleshooting
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