Bolens 132-395A - Manual (Page 21)

TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART FOR ELECTRIC START MODELS
TROUBLE LOOK FOR REMEDY
No spark to spark plug Spark plug lead disconnected. Connect lead. Hold spark plug lead away from engine block
about 1/8". Crank engine. There should be a spark. If not, have engine repaired at authorized
engine service dealer.
Faulty spark plug. To test, remove spark plug. Attach spark plug lead to spark plug. Ground the
spark plug body against the engine block. Crank the engine. The spark plug should fire at the
electrode. Replace if it does not.
No fuel to the carburetor Gasoline tank empty. Fill.
Fuel valve shut off. Open valve. Valve is located either at the bottom of the fuel tank or on the
carburetor.
Fuel line plugged. Remove and clean.
Airfilterdirty If the air cleaner is dirty, the engine may not start. Ciean or replace as recommended by the
engine manufacturer.
Engine smokes Engine loses crankcase
vacuum
Dipstick not seated or broken. Replace defective part.
Engine breather defective. Replace.
Excessive
vibration Bent or damaged blade
spindle Stop engine immediately. Check all pulleys, blade spindles, blade adpaters, keys and bolts for
tightness and damage. Tighten or replace any damaged parts.
Bent blade Stop engine immediately. Replace damaged blade. Only use original equipment blades.
^ower will not
discharge
grass or leaves
jncu't strips
Engine speed low
Transmission selection
Blades short or dull
Throttle must be set between 3/4 and full throttle.
Use lower transmission gear. The slower your ground speed, the better the quality of cut.
Sharpen or replace blades (uncut strip problem only).
BELT TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART
Failure Probable Cause Corrective Action
1 Broken Belt 1A Sudden stop or shock load
to belt
IB Incorrect belt used
1C Abrupt engagement
ID Defective or damaged belt
1A Inspect rider for cause such as foreign objects stuck in
between deck and frame or belt path. Remove obstruc­
tion and inspect for damage. Replace belt per parts list in
this manual.
1B Replace with proper belt only. See parts list in this manual.
Roll belt onto pulley. Do not use a screwdriver to push or
pry belt onto pulley. The sharp bend can damage internal
cords.
1C Slower engagement required.
ID Refer to IB.
2 Belt Shreds 2A Belt guides or guards
incorrectly adjusted
2B Pulleys not aligned
2C Bad pulley—rough, rusty,
chipped, bent, frozen
bearing, etc.
2A Belt guides and guards should be adjusted to approxi­
mately 1/16 to 1/8 inch from belt when in the engaged
position.
2B Realign pulleys to be within approximately 1/16 inch of
each other. Check with straight edge. Be sure fastening
hardware is tight.
2C Replace as necessary. Adjust as per 2B.
3 Belt Comes Off 3A Belt stretched
3B Broken or weak idler spring
3A Adjust as necessary when applicable. Refer to IB.
3B Replace.
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