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TROUBLESHOOTING
Engine Troubleshooting
Problem Probable Cause Solution
Noise in driv e
system
Broken d rive clutch
components
S SEE YOUR DEALER.
Bearing failure/
chaincase, jackshaft,
or front drive shaft
S SEE YOUR DEALER.
Drive belt surface flat
spots
S Inspect and replace as needed.
Drive chain loose S Inspect and adjust (or replace).
Drive chain worn,
sprocket teeth broken
S SEE YOUR DEALER.
Poor low RPM
Worn drive belt S Inspect and replace as needed.
performance
Excessive belt/sheave
clearance
S SEE YOUR DEALER.
Loose torque stop S Inspect and adjust.
Sticky clutch S SEE YOUR DEALER.
Poor fuel quality S Use premium fuel (91 octane or higher)
Engine doesn’t
turn
Seized engine S SEE YOUR DEALER. Seizure is a re-
sult of poor lubrication, inadequate fuel
supply, broken parts or improper cool-
ing.
Hydrostatic lock S Fuel may have entered the crankcase
while the vehicle was standing or being
transpo rted. SEE YOUR DEALER to
correct the cause. Drain plug(s) are lo-
cated on the lower crankcase for emer-
gency draining.
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