Troubleshooting - HUSTLER Super Z Owner's Manual

The majority of operating problems that occur with a system can be traced to improper adjustments or delayed service. A
consistently applied preventative maintenance program, as outlined in the maintenance section of this manual, will prevent
many problems. The following chart is designed to help you locate a problem by suggesting probable causes and the
recommended solutions.
SYMPTOMS PROBABLE CAUSES
Starting motor Control handle not in park
does not crank brake position or switch not
adjusted
Mower clutch switch engaged Disengage clutch switch
Weak or dead battery
For additional causes
Engine cranks but No fuel or line
does not start plugged
Numerous
Engine: Numerous
Runs with continuous
misfiring or engine runs
unevenly or erratically
Loss of power or Restrictions in air cleaner
system will not operate
in either direction Hydraulic line blockage
Internal interference or
leakage in wheel motor
Insufficient hydraulic
oil supply
Poor compression
Steering linkage
needs adjustment
Air in system
For additional causes
Low oil pressure Low oil level
Oil diluted or too light
Failed oil pump
High oil consumption Numerous
Tractor jerky when starting Steering control linkage
or needs adjustment
operates in one direction
only Pump or wheel motors
faulty
Tow valves not closed
completely
Hydraulic system operates Low hydraulic oil level
hot (oil in reservoir
smells rancid) Hydraulic pump faulty
Hydraulic oil cooler clogged
Tractor creeps when Steering linkage needs
steering control levers adjustment
are in neutral
Tractor circles or veers Steering linkage needs
in one direction adjustment
Wheel motors faulty
Hydraulic pump faulty
Tractor creeps when Steering linkage out of
parking brake engaged adjustment
Brakes need adjustment
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TROUBLESHOOTING

SUGGESTED REMEDIES
Place control handle in park Liquid Cooled Engine
brake position or re-adjust Overheating:
switch
Frequent refilling of
Recharge or replace
Coolant appears rusty
See engine manual
Fill tank or replace
line
See engine manual
See engine manual
Air Cooled Engine
Overheating:
Service air cleaner
See your dealer
See your dealer
Check level in reservoir
Have dealer check
hydraulic pump
See your dealer
Adjust linkage
Check filter & fittings
See engine manual
Add oil
Change oil and check for
source of contamination
See your dealer
See your dealer
Adjust linkage
See your dealer
Close tow valves
Fill reservoir
See your dealer
Clean oil cooler core
Adjust linkage
Adjust linkage
See your dealer
See your dealer
Adjust steering linkage
Adjust parking brakes
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SYMPTOMS PROBABLE CAUSES
Leaks in system
Temperature light glows
Coolant level low
radiator required Radiator screen clogged
Radiator core clogged
Thermostat sticking or
inoperative
Heat light malfunction
For additional causes
Air intake screen or
cleaning fins clogged
For additional causes
SUGGESTED REMEDIES
Replace/tighten hoses
and connections
Add coolant
Clean screen
Clean radiator core
See engine manual
See your dealer
See engine manual
Clean screen and fins
See engine manual