Table of Contents
Advertisement
Troubleshooting
CONTENT OF SECTION
This section of the manual provides troubleshooting and
repair instructions for the more common and easily
corrected problems. For problems not covered in this
manual, it is recommended that you contact your dealer.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES
Troubleshooting procedures are provided in figure 21.
To use these procedures, first locate the problem descrip¬
tion that best describes the trouble that you have
encountered. Check the possible causes one at a time in
the order that they are listed. Correct any problems that
are found and operate the mower again to verify that you
have eliminated the trouble.
Problem
1.
Mower will not raise.
A.
Lift cable not attached or broken. Attach or
replace as necessary.
B.
Lift lever problem. See tractor manual.
2.
Mower cut is uneven.
A.
Mower not levelled properly. Repeat levelling
adjustment in mower installation procedure.
B.
Tractor tires not inflated equally or properly.
See tractor manual for correct pressures.
C.
Missing pin on mower hitch. Install pin.
3.
Mower cut is rough looking.
A.
Engine speed too slow. Use 3/4 to full throttle.
B.
Tractor ground speed too fast. Use low gear or
slower tractor ground speed.
C.
Blades dull and require sharpening.
D. Mower drive belt oily or worn. Clean or replace
belt as necessary.
E.
Mower idler pulley pivot sticking. Check/lubricate
as necessary. (See Normal Care).
F.
Mower internal drive belt worm or broken. Replace
as instructed on next page.
G. Mower not levelled properly. See Adjustment.
4.
Engine stalls easily with mower
A. Tractor ground speed too fast. Use low gear or
engaged.
slower tractor ground speed.
B.
Engine speed too slow. Use 3/4 to full throttle.
C.
Cutting height set too low when mowing tall grass.
Cut tall grass at maximum cutting height during
first pass.
D. Discharge chute jamming with cut grass. Mow grass
with discharge pointing toward previously cut area
Figure 21. Troubleshooting Procedures
or wa^ for drier conditions.
A WARNING
Before performing maintenance, make sure front
clutch switch is off, the engine is stopped, ignition
key is removed and parking brake is set.
Cause/Remedy
14
Advertisement
Table of Contents
