Troubleshooting The Rider; Troubleshooting The Mower - Briggs & Stratton SIMPLICITY SZT275 Manuel D'utilisation

If gasoline in the tank has not been treated with a fuel stabilizer,
it must be drained into an approved container. Run the engine
until it stops from lack of fuel. The use of a fuel stabilizer in the
storage container is recommended to maintain freshness.
Engine Oil
While the engine is still warm, change the engine oil.
Before starting the unit after it has been stored:
• Check all fluid levels. Check all maintenance items.
• Perform all recommended checks and procedures found in
this manual.
• Allow the engine to warm up for several minutes before use.
Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting The Rider

PROBLEM LOOK FOR
Engine will not turnover Ground speed levers not
or start. in START/PARK
positions.
PTO (electric clutch)
switch in ON position.
Parking brake
disengaged (models with
manual parking brake
only)
Out of fuel.
Fuel valve closed (if
equipped).
Engine flooded.
Gas is old or stale.
Battery terminals require
cleaning.
Battery discharged or
dead.
Spark plug(s) faulty,
fouled or incorrectly
gapped.
Water in fuel.
Engine starts hard or Fuel mixture too rich.
runs poorly.
Spark plug faulty, fouled,
or incorrectly gapped.
Fuel filter dirty.
Engine knocks. Low oil level.
Using wrong grade oil.
PROBLEM
Excessive oil
consumption.
Engine exhaust is black.
Engine runs, but rider will
not drive.
Rider drive belt slips.
Rider steers or handles
poorly.
For all other issues, see authorized dealer.
REMEDY

Troubleshooting The Mower

Lock ground speed
levers in START/ PARK
PROBLEM
positions.
Mower will not raise.
Place in OFF position.
Mower cut is uneven.
Engage parking brake
If engine is hot, allow it to
Mower cut is rough
cool, then refill the fuel
looking.
tank.
Open fuel valve.
Engine stalls easily with
mower engaged.
Open the choke (if
equipped).
Drain fuel and replace
with fresh fuel.
Clean the battery
terminals.
Recharge or replace.
Excessive mower
Clean and gap or
vibration.
replace.
For all other issues, see authorized dealer.
Drain fuel and refill with
Specifications
fresh fuel.
Clean air filter. Check the
ENGINE
choke (if equipped).
Briggs & Stratton
Clean and gap or
replace.
Intek™ Series
Replace fuel filter.
Displacement
Check/add oil as
Professional Series™
required.
Displacement
See Oil
Recommendations .
All Engines
Oil Capacity
Spark Plug Gap
Spark Plug Torque
CHASSIS
LOOK FOR REMEDY
Engine running too hot. Check engine fins,
blower screen, and air
cleaner.
See Oil
Using wrong grade oil.
Recommendations .
Too much oil in Drain excess oil.
crankcase.
Dirty air filter. Replace air filter.
Engine choke control is Open choke control (if
in closed position. equipped).
Transmission(s) Unlock roll release
disengaged. lever(s).
Pulleys or belt greasy or Clean as required.
oily.
Steering linkage is loose. Check and tighten any
loose connections.
LOOK FOR REMEDY
Mower deck not properly See Mower Removal
And Installation .
installed.
Mower not leveled See Mower Deck
properly. Leveling .
See Maintenance
Rider tires not inflated
equally or properly. section.
Engine speed too slow. See engine speed control
to FAST.
Ground speed too fast. Decrease ground speed.
Engine speed too slow. Set engine speed control
to FAST.
Ground speed too fast. Decrease ground speed.
Cutting height set too Cut tall grass at
low. maximum cutting height
during first pass.
Discharge chute jamming Cut grass with discharge
with cut grass. pointing toward
previously cut area.
Blade mounting hardware Tighten to 50-60 ft-lbs
is loose. (68-81 Nm).
656 cc
724 cc
64 oz (1,9 L)
0.030 in. (0,76 mm)
180 in-lbs (20 Nm)
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