Troubleshooting; Troubleshooting The Rider - Briggs & Stratton Zero Turn Rider Manuel D'utilisation

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting the Rider

PROBLEM
Engine will not turnover
or start.
Engine starts hard or runs
poorly.
Engine knocks.
Excessive oil
consumption.
Engine exhaust is black.
Engine runs, but rider will
not drive.
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LOOK FOR
Ground speed levers not in
START/PARK positions.
PTO (electric clutch) switch
in ON position.
Out of fuel.
Parking brake disengaged.
Fuel valve closed (if
equipped).
Engine flooded.
Gas is old or stale.
Battery terminals require
cleaning.
Battery discharged or dead.
Wiring loose or broken.
Solenoid or starter motor
faulty.
Safety interlock switch not
working.
Spark plug(s) faulty, fouled
or incorrectly gapped.
Water in fuel.
Circuit breaker blown.
Fuel mixture too rich.
Spark plug faulty, fouled, or
incorrectly gapped.
Fuel filter dirty.
Low oil level.
Using wrong grade oil.
Engine running too hot.
Using wrong grade oil.
Too much oil in crankcase.
Dirty air filter.
Engine choke control is in
closed position.
Transmission(s) disengaged. Unlock roll release rod(s).
Belt is broken.
Drive belt slips.
Brake is not fully released.
Internal transmission
problem.
Lock ground speed levers in START/ PARK positions.
Place in OFF position.
If engine is hot, allow it to cool, then refill the fuel tank.
Engage parking brake.
Open fuel valve.
Open the choke.
Drain fuel and replace with fresh fuel.
Clean the battery terminals.
Recharge or replace.
See authorized service dealer.
See authorized service dealer.
See authorized service dealer.
Clean and gap or replace. (See engine manual.)
Drain fuel and refill with fresh fuel.
See authorized service dealer.
Clean air filter. Check the choke.
Clean and gap or replace. (See engine manual.)
Replace fuel filter.
Check/add oil as required.
See engine manual.
See engine fins, blower screen, and air cleaner.
See engine manual.
Drain excess oil.
Replace air filter. (See engine manual.)
Open choke control.
See authorized service dealer.
See authorized service dealer.
See authorized service dealer.
See authorized service dealer.
REMEDY