Maintenance (coni.) – Bolens 13067 User Manual
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MAINTENANCE (Coni.)
ENGINE PROBLEMS <Cont.)
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
CORRECTION
Engine does not start
(Cont.)
Interlock switch inactivated, parking brake not set
and/or mower blade drive activated
Operator must be on the seat, the brake pedal must be
depressed, and the mower blade drive must be
desengaged or the interlock system will prevent engine
from starting
Battery discharged or dead. Poor battery lead
connection
Charge/replace battery. Check, clean and tighten
battery leads as necessary
Loose, broken or corroded interlock, ignition or starter
wires
Find and repair
Bad spark plug
Clean or replace and re-gap as necessary
Fuel tank vent plugged
Clear vent in fuel tank cap
Malfunctioning starter motor
Have unit serviced by authorized dealer
Malfunctioning engine
Have unit serviced by authorized dealer
Water in fuel. Stale fuel
Drain fuel tank. Re-fill with fresh fuel.
Malfunctioning starter solenoid
Replace solenoid
Engine runs poorly
Bad spark plug
Clean or replace and re-gap as necessary
Clogged air cleaner
Clean or replace as necessary
Throttle out of adjustment
Refer to engine owner's manual
Water in fuel. Stale fuel
Drain fuel tank. Re-fill with fresh fuel.
Carburetor out of adjustment
Refer to engine owner's manual
Engine lugs down (overloaded)
Raise cutting height
Engine overheats
Loose spark plug
Tighten spark plug
Low oil level
Add oil as necessary
Engiine over-filled with oil
Remove oil as necessary
Engine air screen and/or cooling fins clogged with
debris
Clean debris from engine
Carburetor out of adjustment
See engine owner's manual
MOWER DECK PROBLEMS
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
CORRECTION
Blade will not engage
Mower blade drive not activated
Lift mower blade drive lever Into engaged position
Loose belt(s)
Tighten belt(s)
Worn or broken belt
Replace belt
Missing or loose Idler pulley
Replace/tighten
Brake riding against deck pulley
Adjust brake
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