Bush Hog TH420 Automobile User Manual


 
TROUBLESHOOTING CHECK LIST
STARTER MOTOR WON’T TURN ENGINE:
Gear shift lever not in neutral
Battery discharged
Battery leads do not make good contact with the battery terminals or
ground on frame
Fuse failure (check to find and correct the cause of the failure)
ENGINE CRANKS, BUT WON’T START:
No fuel in tank
Fuel filter clogged
Water in fuel
Choke is not used when engine is cold
Air filter clogged or inlet blocked
Engine flooded
Fuel tank vent clogged
Spark plug wire not on spark plug
Spark plug fouled
ENGINE STOPS:
No fuel in tank
Water in fuel
Fuel filter clogged
Choke left on too long
Air filter clogged or inlet blocked
Fuel tank cap vent clogged
Engine overheated
Too much idling or low speed running (not enough air flow)
Overloaded
Fouled spark plug
Engine oil low
NO POWER:
Engine overheated
Too much idling or low speed running (not enough air flow)
Overloaded
Wrong spark plug
Engine oil low
Compression leakage
Valve clearance insufficient
Fuel filter clogged
Air filter clogged or inlet blocked
Spark plug dirty or worn
Choke left on
Engine oil incorrect
Water in fuel
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