Simplicity 5216 User Manual

Troubleshooting & Repair
CONTENT OF SECTION
This section of the manual provides trouble¬
shooting and repair instructions for the
more common and easily corrected prob¬
lems. For other problems, it is recommend¬
ed that you contact your dealer.
^I^WARNING
To avoid serious injury, perform main¬
tenance on the tractor or mower oniy
when the engine is stopped and the
parking brake engaged. Always re¬
move the ignition key before beginn¬
ing tbe maintenance to prevent acci¬
dental starting of the engine..
TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES
Troubleshooting procedures are provided in
Table 2. To use these procedures, first locate
the problem description that best describes
the trouble that you have encountered.
Check the possible causes one at a time in the
order that they are listed.
1. E ngine will not start.
A. Gear shift lever not in neutral-start position. Shift into neutral.
B. PTO clutch lever not disengaged. Disengage full.
C. Operator not seated. Operator must be In seat.
D. Out of fuel. Refill fuel tank.
E. Engine flooded. Push choke knob in & attempt to start.
F. Circuit breaker tripped. Wait one minute for automatic reset. Replace if defective
(see your dealer).
G. Battery terminals require cleaning. See Normal Care section.
H. Battery discharged or dead. Recharge or replace.
I. Wirmg loose or broken. Visually check wiring & replace broken or frayed wires
Tighten loose connections.
J. Solenoid or starter motor faulty. Repair or replace.
K. Safety interlock switch faulty. Replace if needed. (See your dealer).
L. Spark plug or points faulty, fouled, or incorrectly gapped. Clean & gap or replace.
M. Water in fuel tank. Drain fuel & refill with fresh fuel.
N. Old stale gas. Drain fuel & replace with fresh fuel.
2. Engine starts hard or runs poorly.
A. Fuel mixture too rich. Deactivate choke. If problem still exists, clean air filter.
B. Carburetor adjusted incorrectly. See your engine manual,
C. Spark plug or points faulty, fouled, or incorrectly gapped. Clean and gap or replace.
Table 2. Troubleshooting

Simplicity 5216 Specifications

General

Brand	Simplicity
Model	5216
Category	Tractor
Language	English