Simplicity Prestige Series Operator's Manual page 23

Troubleshooting the Tractor (Continued)
PROBLEM
Brake will not hold.
Tractor steers hard or
handles poorly.
Troubleshooting the Mower
PROBLEM
Mower will not raise.
Mower cut is uneven.
Mower cut is rough
looking.
Engine stalls easily
with mower engaged.
Excessive mower
vibration.
Engine runs and tractor
drives, but mower will
not drive.
en
LOOK FOR
Internal brake worn.
Steering linkage is loose.
Improper tire infl ation.
Front wheel spindle bearings
dry.
LOOK FOR
Lift linkage not properly attached
or damaged.
Mower not leveled properly.
Tractor tires not properly
infl ated.
Engine speed too slow.
Ground speed too fast.
Mower has other problem.
Engine speed too slow.
Ground speed to fast.
Dirty or clogged air fi lter.
Cutting height set too low.
Engine not up to operating
temperature.
Starting mower in tall grass.
Mower has other problem.
PTO not engaged.
Mower has other problem.
See authorized dealer.
See authorized dealer.
See Check Tire Pressure section.
See authorized dealer.
See authorized dealer.
See authorized dealer.
See Check Tire Pressure section.
Set to full throttle.
Slow down.
See authorized dealer.
Set to full throttle.
Slow down.
See Engine Manual.
Cut tall grass at maximum cutting height during fi rst pass.
Run engine for several minutes to warm-up.
Start the mower in a cleared area.
See authorized dealer.
Engage the PTO.
See authorized dealer.
TROUBLESHOOTING
REMEDY
REMEDY
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