Battery Replacement - Simplicity 7100 Series Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting & Repair
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 worn or broken.
4. Engine stalls easily with mower engaged.
A. Tractor ground speed too fast. Use low gear or 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. cuiUtiinrg
height during first pass.
D. Discharge chute jamming with cut grass. Mow grass with discharge pointing toward
previously cut area or wait for drier conditions.
5. Excessive mower vibration.
A. Blade mounting capscrews are loose: Torque capscrews to 45-55 ft. lbs. (61 to 74.6
N.m).
B. Mower blades are bent. Replace.
C. Mower blades are out of balance. Remove, sharpen, & balance Wades (page Ifflji..
6. Excessive belt breakage occurs.
A. Loose or rough pulleys. File off rough edges or replace as necessary.
B. Incorrect belt. Use belt designed for your mower.
C. Damaged mower pulley. See your dealer.
D. Mower not levelled properly.
E. Operating mower with lift lever in raised position. Operate mower onliy wWItii IliW
lever in lowered position.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT need to replace the battery, proceed »
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A dead battery or one too weak to start the ®
engine may not mean the battery needs to be (P*8®
replaced. It may, as an example, mean that
the alternator is not charging the battery
properly. If there is any doubt about the
cause of the problem, see your dealer. If you
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