Remove battery & have it load tested at auto parts store. Your description of engine rotating is normal. Engine cold adjust valves. Post all numbers from engine.
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Post 7 digit Simplicity Model #, thanks Mark
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See Operators Manual above or slope operation. "Major Safety Issue", your tractor is operating as it should, flawlessly, you stated in first paragraph. Transmission brake is working as it...
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Is belt OEM JD part? Remove & inspect idler pulleys on deck for replacement, bearings do wear out.
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Look in your Operators, Parts, & Service Manual for Battery Specs...
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Check oil level on dipstick & smell for gas in oil.
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OEM B&S Carburetor for your engine...
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Fresh fuel, fresh air, good spark & good cylinder compression are needed to...
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See "Grounding The Generator" page 3 above, read cover to cover.to re-familiarize yourself with generator.
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Post all information from engine. See Service Manual above.
Valve specs. engine cold: intake .004-.006 exhaust .006-.008.
Post 917 Model # from under seat, thanks Mark
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Remove deck & change the belt, inspect idler pulleys #'s 50 & 52 for replacement, use OEM Parts listed above.
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Unplug headlight switch & clean connections with CRC Electrical Cleaner apply Dielectric Grease & give her a try.
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OEM Simplicity Parts are listed above.
Pick up a 12 volt test light at Harbor Freight, Auto Parts Store for troubleshooting. Clip to ground & test continuity at connections should light up.
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Post 7 digit Simplicity Model Number. Start with battery load test, hands on all electrical connections including ignition switch etc.
Check all electrical connections by hand for corrosion etc. making sure they are tight & secure. Next remove battery for load test at auto parts store. Post make, year, model, serial #'s from engine & ztr.
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Have you used water on your tractor recently? pressure washed? removed blower housing & cleaned engine cooling fins? change spark plugs, air & fuel filters, oil ? post all information from engine & tractor, thanks Mark
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Engine information for future reference.
Possible gasoline in oil crankcase, remove oil dipstick & smell for gas. Post all B&S #'s from engine: model xxxxxx, type xxxx, trim xx, code xxxxxxxx.
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Inspect fuel tanks for dirt & debris. Pick up a small bottle of Diesel Fuel Treatment & follow directions on bottle before adding to fuel tank.
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OEM Dixie Chopper Parts are listed...
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All cables should be adjusted at the same time per manual, cable free-play is essential. Cables do wear out over time, I would inspect visually for wear, stretching & fraying. I would also disassemble...
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See Troubleshooting KT735 & Fuel System pages 15-33.
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Post code date xxxxxxxx from engine.
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Don't jump to conclusions, pick up these items at Auto Parts Store...
Post all information from engine: model xxxxxx, type xxxx, trim xx, code xxxxxxxx, thanks Mark
keep your old carburetor. post model & serial #'s from under seat.
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Use OEM B&S...
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Air filter check? Always use OEM Kawasaki Parts. Have you removed blower housing &...