Troubleshooting; Troubleshooting The Rider - Briggs & Stratton 285Z Serie 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. Clean the battery terminals.
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.
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.
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.
Unlock roll release rod(s).
See authorized service dealer.
See authorized service dealer.
See authorized service dealer.
See authorized service dealer.
REMEDY