Troubleshooting The Mower - Simplicity ZT2000 Series Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting
Rider Troubleshooting Continued.
PROBLEM
Engine runs, but rider will
not drive.
Rider drive belt slips.
Brake will not hold.
Rider steers 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.
Excessive belt wear or breakage.
Mower drive belt slips
or fails to drive.
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CAUSE
1. Transmission(s) disengaged.
2. Belt is broken.
3. Drive belt slips.
4. Brake is not fully released.
5. Internal transmission problem
1. Pulleys or belt greasy or oily.
2. Belt stretched or worn.
1. Brake components worn or damaged.
2. Internal transmission problem.
1. Steering linkage is loose.
2. Improper tire inflation.
CAUSE
1. Mower deck not properly installed.
2. Deck lift component(s) damaged.
1. Mower not leveled properly.
2. Rider tires not inflated
equally or properly.
1. Engine speed too slow.
2. Ground speed too fast.
3. Blades are dull.
4. Mower drive belt slipping
because it is oily or worn.
5. Blades not properly fastened
to spindles.
1. Engine speed too slow.
2. Ground speed too fast.
3. Cutting height set too low.
4. Discharge chute jamming
with cut grass.
1. Blade mounting hardware is loose.
2. Mower blades, spindles,
or pulleys are bent.
3. Mower blades are out
of balance.
4. Belt installed incorrectly.
1. Bent or rough pulleys.
2. Using incorrect belt.
1. Idler pulley spring broken or not
properly attached.
2. Mower drive belt broken.
REMEDY
1. Unlock roll release rod(s).
2. See authorized service dealer.
3. See authorized service dealer.
4. See authorized service dealer.
5. See authorized service dealer
1. Clean as required.
2. See authorized service dealer.
1. See authorized service dealer.
2. See authorized service dealer.
1. Check and tighten any loose connections.
2. See Maintenance Section.
REMEDY
1. See Mower Removal and Installation.
2. See authorized service dealer.
1. See Mower Adjustment.
2. See Maintenance Section.
1. Set engine speed control to FAST.
2. Decrease ground speed.
3. Sharpen or replace blades.
See Servicing the Mower Blades.
4. See authorized service dealer.
5. See Servicing the Mower Blades.
1. Set engine speed control to FAST.
2. Decrease ground speed.
3. Cut tall grass at maximum cutting
height during first pass.
4. Cut grass with discharge pointing toward
previously cut area.
1. Tighten to 50-60 ft.lbs (68-81 N.m.).
2. See authorized service dealer.
3. Remove, sharpen, and balance blades.
See Maintenance Section.
4. See authorized service dealer.
1. See authorized service dealer.
2. See authorized service dealer.
1. See authorized service dealer.
2. See authorized service dealer.
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