Troubleshooting - Husqvarna Rider 318 Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting schedule
If you cannot find a solution to your problems in this
owner's manual, speak to your Husqvarna service
agent.
Problem
The starter motor does not turn
the engine over
The engine does not start when
the start motor turns the engine
over
The engine does not run smooth-
ly
The engine apparently has no
power
The transmission does not have
sufficient power
The battery does not charge
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Troubleshooting

Cause
The parking brake is not applied. See
page 14 .
The lift lever for the cutting deck is in mow position. See
The main fuse is blown. See
The ignition lock is defective.
The connection between the cable and the battery is bad. See
page 9 .
The battery is too weak. See
The starter motor is defective.
There is no fuel in the fuel tank. See
The spark plug is defective.
The ignition cable is defective.
There is dirt in the carburettor or fuel line.
The spark plug is defective.
The carburettor is incorrectly set.
The air filter is clogged. See
The fuel tank vent is blocked.
There is dirt in the carburetor or fuel line.
The air filter is clogged. See
The spark plug is defective.
There is dirt in the carburetor or fuel line.
The throttle cable is incorrectly adjusted.
The transmission cold air intake or the cooling fins are blocked.
The fan on the transmission is damaged.
There is no oil in the transmission or the oil level is too low. See
of the transmission oil level on page 25 .
The battery is defective. See
The connection at the cable connectors on the battery terminals is bad. See
tery safety on page 9 .
To apply and release the parking brake on
To replace the main fuse on page 20 .
To charge the battery on page 20 .
To fill fuel on page 12 .
To clean and change the air filter on page 19 .
To clean and change the air filter on page 19 .
Battery safety on page 9 .
Safety circuit on page 8 .
Battery safety on
To do a check
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