Simplicity Regent Hydro-Gear 0650 Series Service And Repair Manual page 21

Tractor Troubleshooting Cont.
PROBLEM CAUSES
Tractor drive 1. Pulleys or belt greasy or oily.
belt slips. 2. Belt stretched or worn.
3. Idler pulley pivot bracket
Brake will 1. Brake is incorrectly adjusted.
not hold. 2. Internal brake disc on
Tractor steers hard 1. Steering linkage is loose.
or handles poorly. 2. Improper tire inflation.
3. Wheel bearings dry.
Drive belt does 1. Belt stops or belt tension
not stop when clutch
/brake is depressed.
TROUBLESHOOTING THE MOWER
PROBLEM CAUSES
Mower will not raise. 1. Lift linkage sticking.
Mower cut is 1. Mower not leveled properly.
uneven. 2. Tractor tires not inflated
Mower cut is rough 1. Engine speed too slow.
looking. 2. Ground speed too fast.
3. Blades are dull.
4. Mower drive belt slipping
5. Blades not properly fastened
Engine stalls easily 1. Engine speed too slow.
with mower 2. Ground speed too fast.
engaged. 3. Carburetor improperly adjusted.
4. Cutting height set too low.
5. Discharge chute jamming
Excessive mower 1. Blade mounting screws
vibration.
2. Mower blades, arbors,
3. Mower blades are out
4. Belt installed incorrectly.
Excessive belt wear 1. Using incorrect belt.
or breakage. 2. Bent or rough pulleys.
Mower drive belt 1. Idler pulley spring broken or not
slips or fails
to drive. 2. Belt stops out of adjustment.
3. Mower drive belt broken.
"frozen" in declutched position.
transaxle worn.
or steering linkage dry.
out of adjustment.
equally or properly.
because it is oily or worn.
to arbors.
with cut grass.
are loose.
or pulleys are bent.
of balance.
properly attached.
REMEDIES
Clean as required.
Replace with correct belt.
Remove idler pulley, clean and lubricate.
Adjust brake.
Service as required.
Check and tighten any loose connections.
Check and correct.
Grease wheels and lubricate steering linkage
Repair or adjust as needed.
REMEDIES
Lubricate mower deck.
Level mower deck.
Check and inflate tires.
Always mow at full throttle.
Slow down.
Sharpen or replace blades.
Clean or replace belt as necessary.
Tighten to 50-70 ft.lbs. (74 N.m.).
Always mow at full throttle.
Slow down.
Adjust carburetor.
Cut tall grass at maximum cutting
height during first pass.
Cut grass with discharge pointing toward
previously cut area.
Tighten to 50-70 ft.lbs. (74 N.m.).
Check and replace as necessary.
Remove, sharpen, and balance blades.
Reinstall Correctly.
Replace with correct belt.
Repair or replace.
Repair or replace as needed.
Check belt stops.
Replace drive belt.
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2 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Chart
SEE SECTION
N/A
5
3
4
4, 9
4, 8
3
3
4
SEE SECTION
3
3
3
N/A
N/A
3, 6
5
6
N/A
N/A
See Engine Manual
N/A
N/A
6
16
3
5
5
16
16
4, 16
5