Troubleshooting, Problem cause correction engine will not start, Engine hard to start – Swisher ZT2350A User Manual
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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM CAUSE
CORRECTION
Engine Will
Not Start
1.
Out of fuel
2.
Engine not “choked” properly
3.
Engine flooded
4.
Bad spark plug
5.
Dirty air filter
6.
Dirty fuel filter
7.
Water in fuel
8.
Loose or damaged wiring
9.
Carburetor out of adjustment
10.
Engine valves out of adjustment
11.
Extreme cold conditions
12.
Fuel shut off valves closed
1.
Fill fuel tank
2.
Choked engine and attempt to restart
3.
Wait several minutes before attempting to
restart.
4.
Replace spark plug
5.
Clean or replace air filter
6.
Replace fuel filter
7.
Drain fuel tank & carburetor, refill tank with
fresh gas and replace fuel filter
8.
Check all wiring
9.
See Engine Manual
10.
Contact an authorized service center
11.
See Engine Manual
12.
Open
Engine Hard
To Start
1.
Bad spark plug
2.
Dirty air filter
3.
Dirty fuel filter
4.
Weak or dead battery
5.
Carburetor out of adjustment
6.
Engine valves out of adjustment
7.
Loose or damaged wiring
8.
Stale or dirty fuel
1.
Replace spark plug
2.
Clean or replace air filter
3.
Replace fuel filter
4.
Recharge or replace battery
5.
See Engine Manual
6.
Contact an authorized service center
7.
Check all wiring
8.
Drain fuel tank & refill with fresh gasoline
Engine Will
Not Turn
Over
1.
Directional handles not in correct position
2.
PTO engaged
3.
Weak or dead battery
4.
Blown fuse
5.
Corroded battery terminals
6.
Loose or damaged wiring
7.
Faulty ignition switch
8.
Faulty solenoid
9.
Faulty operator presence switch/switches
1.
Place handles in the out most position
2.
Push PTO switch down
3.
Recharge or replace battery
4.
Replace fusel
5.
Clean battery terminals – See battery section
of this manual
6.
Check all wiring
7.
Check/replace ignition switch
8.
Check/replace solenoid
9.
Contact an authorized service center
Engine
Clicks but
Will Not
Start
1.
Weak or dead battery
2.
Corroded battery terminals
3.
Loose or damaged wiring
4.
Faulty solenoid
1.
Recharge or replace battery
2.
Clean battery terminals – See battery section
of this manual
3.
Check all wiring
4.
Check/replace solenoid
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