Troubleshooting – Simplicity UVGT1621BV User Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM

PROBABLE CAUSE

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Engine Will Not

1. Fuel tank empty.

1. Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel to proper level.

Start Using

2. Engine needs choking.

2. Move choke control to “ON” position.

Electric Starter

3. Spark plug wire(s) disconnected.

3. Place spark plug wire(s) onto spark

plug(s).

4. Faulty interlock circuit.

4. Contact authorized dealer.

5. Brake pedal not depressed fully.

5. Depress brake.

6. Blown Fuse.

6. Replace with new 15 AMP fuse.

7. Transmission not in neutral.

7. Shift transmission into neutral.

8. Battery is weak or dead.

8. Charge or replace with new battery.

9. Battery cables loose, broken disconnected or

corroded.

9. Clean and connect battery cables. If

broken, replace with new battery cables.

10. Faulty electric starter or starter solenoid.

10. Contact authorized dealer.

11. Starter cable loose, broken or disconnected.

11. Connect starter cable. If broken, replace

with new starter cable.

12. Electrical wiring harness disconnected or broken. 12. Connect or replace with new wiring harness.

Engine Stalls After 1. Operator not in seat.

1. Sit in operator’s seat.

Running

2. Choke control in the “ON” position.

2. Move choke control to “OFF” position.

3. Fuel tank empty.

3. Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel to proper level.

4. Engine air cleaner dirty.

4. Clean or replace filter.

5. Spark plug defective or gap set improperly.

5. Service spark plug(s).

6. Fuel filter restricted.

6. Replace fuel filter.

7. Water, debris or stale fuel in fuel system.

7. Drain and clean fuel system.

Engine Loses

1. Excessive load on engine.

1. Reduce load.

Power

2. Engine air cleaner dirty.

2. Clean or replace filter.

3. Spark plug(s) faulty.

3. Service spark plug(s).

4. Water, debris or stale fuel in fuel system.

4. Drain and clean fuel system. Replace filter.

Engine Backfires

When Turned To

“STOP”

1. Engine hot or engine speed too fast.

1.Allow engine to idle for several minutes

before turning key to “STOP”.

Excessive Vibration 1. Bent wheel or damaged/flat tire.

1. Repair/replace as required.

2. Loose components.

2. Service and tighten loose parts.

3. Lug nuts loose.

3.Tighten. Torque to 75 ft.lbs.

4. Lumpy or frayed drive belt.

4. Replace drive belt.

Machine Will Not

1. Transmission damaged.

1. Contact authorized dealer.

Move.

2. Drive belt damaged or worn.

2. Install new drive belt.

Loss Of Traction.

3. Transmission in neutral.

3.Shift transmission to “F” or “R”.

4. Drive or Driven clutch requires service.

4. Contact authorized dealer.

5. Parking brake engaged.

5. Release parking brake.

Oil Leaking

1. Leaking transmission.

1. Contact authorized dealer.

2. Leaking engine block.

2. Contact authorized dealer.














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