Troubleshooting - HUSTLER Super 104 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
For additional causes
The engine will not start, No fuel or line plugged
starts hard or fails to
keep running
Fuel valve is turned off
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
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
Hydraulic line blockage
Internal interference or
leakage in wheel motor
Insufficient hydraulic oil
supply
Poor compression
Steering linkage needs
adjustment
Tow valve open
The traction drive belt is
worn, loose or broken
Air in system
For additional causes
Low engine oil pressure Low oil level
Oil diluted or too light
Failed oil pump
High oil consumption Numerous
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TROUBLESHOOTING

SUGGESTED
REMEDIES
Mower jerky when
starting or operates in
Place steering control
one direction only
levers in park brake
position or re-adjust switch
Disengage clutch switch
Recharge or replace
Hydraulic system
operates hot (oil in
Check the electrical
reservoir smells rancid)
connections
See engine manual
Fill tank or replace line
Mower creeps when
(See Fuel System section
steering control levers are
for more details)
in neutral
Open the fuel valve
Mower circles or veers in
one direction
Drain the tank and replace
the fuel with the proper
type
Replace the fuel filter
Contact your dealer
Move the choke lever to ON
Mower creeps when
See engine manual
parking brake engaged
See engine manual
There is abnormal
vibration
Service air cleaner
See your dealer
See your dealer
Check level in reservoir
Have dealer check
hydraulic pump
See your dealer
Adjust linkage
Close tow valve
Blades do not rotate
Install a new traction drive
belt
Check filter and fittings
See engine manual
Add oil
Change oil and check for
source of contamination
Contact your dealer
Contact your dealer
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SYMPTOMS PROBABLE CAUSES
Steering control linkage
needs adjustment
Pump or wheel motors
faulty
Tow valves not closed
completely
Low hydraulic oil level
Hydraulic pump faulty
Hydraulic oil heat
exchanger clogged
Steering linkage needs
adjustment
Steering linkage needs
adjustment
Wheel motors faulty
Tires improperly inflated
Hydraulic pump faulty
Steering linkage out of
adjustment
Brakes need adjustment
The engine mounting bolts
are loose
The engine pulley, idler
pulley or blade pulley is
loose
The engine pulley is
damaged
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
SUGGESTED
REMEDIES
Adjust linkage
Contact your dealer
Close tow valves
Fill reservoir
Contact your dealer
Clean oil heat exchanger
core
Adjust linkage
Adjust linkage
Contact your dealer
Adjust air pressure to drive
tires 15–20 psi (103–138
KPa). Front tires 20–25 psi
(138–172 KPa)
Contact your dealer
Adjust steering linkage
Adjust parking brakes
Tighten the engine
mounting bolts
Tighten the appropriate
pulley
Contact your dealer
Install new cutting blade(s)
Tighten the blade
mounting 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 10
amp fuse.
Contact your dealer
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