Troubleshooting - Simplicity EMT17538RDF Manuel De L'opérateur

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting the Tractor
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 tractor
will not drive.
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LOOK FOR
Brake pedal not
depressed.
PTO (electric clutch)
switch is in ON position.
Cruise control engaged.
Out of fuel.
Engine ooded.
Fuse is blown.
Battery terminals require
cleaning.
Battery discharged or
dead.
Wiring loose or broken.
Solenoid or starter motor
faulty.
Safety interlock switch
faulty.
Water in fuel.
Gas is old or stale.
Fuel mixture too rich.
Engine has other
problem.
Low oil level.
Using wrong grade oil.
Engine running too hot.
Using wrong grade oil.
Too much oil in
crankcase.
Dirty air lter.
Choke closed.
Ground speed control
pedals not depressed.
Transmission release
lever in PUSH position.
Parking brake is
engaged.
Traction drive belt is
broken or slipping.
Fully depress brake pedal.
Place in OFF position.
Move knob to NEUTRAL/OFF position.
If engine is hot, allow it to cool, then re ll the fuel tank.
Disengage the choke.
See authorized dealer.
See Cleaning the Battery and Cables section.
Recharge or replace battery.
Visually check wiring. If wires are frayed or broken, see authorized
dealer.
See authorized dealer.
See authorized dealer.
See authorized dealer.
See authorized dealer.
Clean air lter.
See authorized dealer.
Check/add oil as required.
See Oil Recommendations Chart.
See authorized dealer.
See Oil Recommendations Chart.
Drain excess oil.
See Servicing the Air Filter section.
Open choke.
Depress pedals.
Move into DRIVE position.
Disengage parking brake.
See authorized dealer.
REMEDY