Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service; Troubleshooting The Tractor - Simplicity Regent Serie Bedienungsanleitung

Troubleshooting,
Adjustment, & Service
Troubleshooting
While normal care and regular maintenance will extend
the life of your equipment, prolonged or constant use may
eventually require that service be performed to allow it to
continue operating properly.
The troubleshooting guide below lists the most common
problems, their causes, and remedies.

Troubleshooting the Tractor

PROBLEM
Engine will not
turnover or start.
Engine starts hard or
runs poorly.
Engine knocks.
Excessive oil
consumption.
LOOK FOR
Brake pedal not depressed.
PTO (electric clutch) switch is in ON position.
Cruise control engaged.
Out of fuel.
Engine flooded.
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.
WARNING
To avoid serious injury, perform maintenance
on the tractor or mower only when the engine is
stopped and the parking brake engaged.
Always remove the ignition key, disconnect the
spark plug wire and fasten it away from the plug
before beginning the maintenance, to prevent
accidental starting of the engine.
Fully depress brake pedal.
Place in OFF position.
Move knob to NEUTRAL/OFF position.
If engine is hot, allow it to cool, then refill
the fuel tank.
Disengage the choke.
See authorized dealer.
See Cleaning the Battery and Cables.
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.
See engine manual.
See authorized dealer.
Check/add oil as required.
See engine manual.
See authorized dealer.
See engine manual.
Drain excess oil.
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REMEDY