Troubleshooting The Mower - Simplicity 1692870 Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
TRACTOR TROUBLESHOOTING CONTINUED
PROBLEM
Brake will not hold.
Tractor steers hard.
Low Oil Pressure Light is On
Irregular Voltage Light is On.
Or Volt Meter Indicates Irregular
Voltage Level
Differential Lock Won't Engage
Cruise Control Won't
Stay Engaged
2 Speed Control Won't Shift

Troubleshooting the Mower

PROBLEM
Mower will not raise.
Mower cut is uneven.
Mower cut is rough looking.
Engine stalls easily with
mower engaged.
Excessive mower vibration.
Excessive belt wear or breakage.
Mower drive belt slips
or fails to drive.
CAUSE
1. Brake is incorrectly adjusted.
2. Brake worn out
1. Power steering Malfunction
2. Improper tire inflation.
3. Spindle bearings dry.
1. The engine oil pressure light may
go on when the engine is first
started; this is normal.
1. Battery discharged.
2. Charging system malfunctioning.
1. Differential lock cable
out of adjustment.
1. Cruise lever tension
out of adjustment.
1. Operator Error.
2. Transmission Failure.
CAUSE
1. Lift chains not properly attached
or damaged.
1. Mower not leveled properly.
2. Tractor tires not inflated
equally or properly.
3. Attachment lift not fully lowered.
1. Engine speed too slow.
2. Ground speed too fast.
3. Blades are dull.
4. Mower drive belt slipping
because it is oily or worn.
5. Check PTO (Electric Clutch)
Adjustment.
6. Blades not properly fastened
to arbors.
6. Attachment lift not fully lowered.
1. Engine speed too slow.
2. Ground speed too fast.
3. Carburetor improperly adjusted.
4. Cutting height set too low.
5. Discharge chute jamming
with cut grass.
1. Blade mounting screws
are loose.
2. Mower blades, arbors,
or pulleys are bent.
3. Mower blades are out
of balance.
4. Belt installed incorrectly.
1. Bent or rough pulleys.
2. Using incorrect belt.
1. Idler pulley spring broken or not
properly attached.
2. Mower drive belt broken.
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REMEDY
See Brake Adjustment.
See your dealer
See your dealer.
Check and correct.
Grease spindles. See Lubrication.
Light should go out immediately. If the light
stays lit, contact your dealer.
Recharge or replace battery.
See you dealer.
See your dealer.
See your dealer.
See Operation Section.
See Your Dealer.
REMEDY
Attach or repair.
See Mower Adjustment.
See Maintenance Section.
Fully lower attachment lift.
Set to full throttle.
Slow down.
Sharpen or replace blades.
Clean or replace belt as necessary.
See Adjustments Section.
See Servicing the Mower Blades.
Fully lower attachment lift.
Set to full throttle.
Slow down.
See Engine Manual.
Cut tall grass at maximum cutting
height during first pass.
Cut grass with discharge pointing toward
previously cut area. Raise cutting height.
Tighten to 45-55 ft.lbs. (61-75 N.m.).
Check and replace as necessary.
Remove, sharpen, and balance blades.
See Servicing the Mower Blades.
Reinstall Correctly.
Repair or replace.
Replace with correct belt.
Repair or replace as needed.
Replace drive belt.
(See Mower Blade Service.)