Troubleshooting - HUSTLER Raptor SD Operator'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 does not Steering control levers not
crank in park brake position or
switch not adjusted
Deck clutch switch
engaged
Weak or dead battery
Electrical connections are
corroded or loose
15 amp fuse is blown
For additional causes
The engine will not start, No fuel or line plugged
starts hard or fails to
keep running
There is incorrect fuel in
the fuel system
There is dirt in the fuel filter
Dirt, water or stale fuel in
the fuel system
The choke is not on 
(if equipped)
Numerous
Engine: Numerous
Runs with continuous
misfiring or engine runs
unevenly or erratically
Loss of power or system Restrictions in air cleaner
will not operate in either
direction
Poor compression
Steering linkage needs
adjustment
Tow valve open
The traction drive belt is
worn, loose or broken
For additional causes
Air cooled engine over- Air intake screen or cooling
heating fins clogged
For additional causes
Low engine oil pressure Low oil level
Oil diluted or too light
Failed oil pump
High oil consumption Numerous
Mower jerky when start- Steering control linkage
ing or operates in one needs adjustment
direction only
Loose steering linkage
Transaxle component
faulty
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TROUBLESHOOTING

SUGGESTED
REMEDIES
Mower creeps when
steering control levers are
Place steering control
in neutral
levers in park brake posi-
tion or re-adjust switch
Mower circles or veers in
one direction
Disengage clutch switch
Recharge or replace
Check the electrical con-
nections
Replace the 15 amp fuse
Mower creeps when park-
See engine manual
ing brake engaged
Fill tank or replace line
(See Fuel System section
for more details)
There is abnormal vibra-
tion
Drain the tank and replace
the fuel with the proper
type
Replace the fuel filter
Contact your Dealer
Move the choke lever to ON
See engine manual
See engine manual
Blades do not rotate
Service air cleaner
Contact your Dealer
Adjust linkage
Close tow valve
Install a new traction drive
Uneven cutting height
belt
See engine manual
Clean screen and fins
See engine manual
Add oil
Change oil and check for
source of contamination
Contact your Dealer
Contact your Dealer
Adjust linkage
Tighten linkage
Contact your Dealer
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SYMPTOMS PROBABLE CAUSES
Steering linkage needs
adjustment
Steering linkage needs
adjustment
Loose steering linkage
Tires improperly inflated
Transaxle component
faulty
Steering linkage out of
adjustment
Brakes need adjustment
The engine mounting bolts
are loose
The engine pulley, idler pul-
ley or blade pulley is loose
The engine pulley is dam-
aged
The cutting blade(s) is/are
bent or unbalanced
A blade mounting bolt is
loose
Spindle bearing is worn or
loose
A blade spindle is bent
The deck drive belt is worn,
loose or broken
The deck drive belt is off
the pulley
Electric clutch is not
engaging
The blade(s) are not sharp
A cutting blade(s) is/are
bent
The deck is not level
An anti-scalp wheel is not
set correctly
The underside of the deck
is dirty
Tires improperly inflated
A blade spindle is bent
SUGGESTED
REMEDIES
Adjust linkage
Adjust linkage
Tighten linkage
Adjust air pressure to 8 - 12
psi (55 - 83 KPa)
Contact your Dealer
Adjust steering linkage
Adjust parking brakes
Tighten the engine mount-
ing bolts
Tighten the appropriate
pulley
Contact your Dealer
Install new cutting blade(s)
Tighten the blade mount-
ing bolt
Replace or tighten spindle
bearing
Contact your Dealer
Install a new deck drive
belt
Install the deck drive belt
and check for a reason
Check and/or replace 15
amp fuse.
Contact your Dealer
Sharpen the blades
Install new cutting blade(s)
Level the deck per the Deck
leveling section of the Gen-
eral Service Manual
Adjust the height of the
anti-scalp wheel
Clean the underside of the
deck
Adjust air pressure to 8 - 12
psi (55 - 83 KPa)
Contact your Dealer
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