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Troubleshooting
Rider Trouh/eshooting
Continued,
Problem
Cause
Remedy
Engine railS, bnt rider will
1.
Transmission releaselever(s)
1. Move the transmission releaselever(s) to
net drive,
in "open" position,
the "closed" position.
2.
Belt is broken.
2. See Drive Belt Replacement.
3.
Drive belt slips.
3. See problem and cause below.
4.
Brake is not fully released.
4. Seeauthorized service dealer
Rider drive belt slips.
1.
Pulleys or belt greasy or oily.
1. Clean as required.
2.
Tensiontoo loose.
2. Adjust spring tension.
See Drive Belt Replacement
3.
Belt stretched or worn.
3. Replacebelt.
Brake wiii not bold.
1.
Brake is incorrectly adjusted.
1. See Brake Adjustment.
2.
Brake padsworn.
2. Replacewith new brake pads.
Rider steers or bandies poorly.
1.
Steering linkage is loose.
1. Check and tighten any loose connections.
2.
Improper tire inflation.
2. See Regular Maintenance Section.
Troubleshooting the Mower
Problem
Cause
Remedy
Mower will not raise.
1.
Lift linkage not properly attached
1. Seeauthorized service dealerfor repair.
or damaged.
Engine stalls easily witb
1.
Engine speed too slow.
1. Set to full throttle.
mower engaged.
2.
Ground speed too fast.
2. DecreaseGround Speed.
3.
Cutting height set too low.
3. Cut tall grass at maximum cutting
height during first pass.
4.
Discharge chute jamming
4. Cut grass with discharge pointing toward
with cut grass,
previously cut area.
Excessive mower vibration.
1.
Blade mounting bolts are loose.
1. Tighten to 70 ft.lbs. (94 N.m.).
2.
Mower blades, arbors,
2. Check and replaceas necessary.
or pulleys are bent.
3.
Mower blades are out
3. Remove, sharpen, and balance blades.
of balance.
SeeMaintenance Section.
4.
Belt installed incorrectly.
4. Reinstall Correctly.
Excessive belt wear or breakage.
1.
Bent or rough pulleys.
1. Repair or replace.
2.
Using incorrect belt.
2. Replacewith correct belt.
Mower drive belt slips
1.
Idler pulley spring broken or not
1. Repair or replaceas needed.
or fails to drive,
properly attached.
2.
Mower drive belt broken.
2. Replacedrive belt.
Mower does not engage.
1.
Electrical wiring damage.
1. Locate & repair damagedwire.
2.
PTO clutch not adjusted
2. See PTOClutch Adjustment section
3.
Battery voltage too low.
3. Rechargebattery and check alternator.
See Battery Maintenance section.
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