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Troubleshooting
PROBLEM
Engine overheats.
g
Machine does not drive.
Abnormal vibration.
Uneven cutting height.
g
g
70
POSSIBLE CAUSES
1.
More coolant is needed.
2.
(3) air intake screens are
dirty.
3.
Restricted air flow into the
engine.
4.
Radiator fins are dirty.
5.
The crankcase oil level is
incorrect.
6.
The fuel mixture is lean.
7.
Excessive loading.
1.
Traction belt is worn, loose or
broken.
2.
Traction belt is off pulley.
3.
Hydro fluid level low.
1.
Cutting blade(s) is/are bent or
unbalanced.
2.
Blade mounting bolt is loose.
3.
Engine mounting bolts are
loose.
4.
Loose engine pulley, idler
pulley, or blade pulley.
5.
Engine pulley is damaged.
6.
Blade spindle bent.
1.
Blade(s) not sharp.
2.
Cutting blade(s) is/are bent.
3.
Mower is not level.
4.
Gage wheel not set correctly.
5.
Underside of mower is dirty.
6.
Tire pressure is incorrect.
7.
Blade spindle bent.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1.
Check and add coolant.
2.
Clean with every use.
3.
Inspect and clean the radiator
screen with every use.
4.
Clean the radiator fins.
5.
Fill or drain to the full mark.
6.
Contact your Authorized
Service Dealer.
7.
Reduce load; use lower
ground speed.
1.
Contact Authorized Service
Dealer.
2.
Contact Authorized Service
Dealer.
3.
Add hydro fluid to reservoir.
1.
Install new cutting blade(s).
2.
Tighten blade mounting bolt.
3.
Tighten engine mounting
bolts.
4.
Tighten the appropriate
pulley.
5.
Contact Authorized Service
Dealer.
6.
Contact Authorized Service
Dealer.
1.
Sharpen blade(s).
2.
Install new cutting blade(s).
3.
Level mower from
side-to-side and front-to-rear.
4.
Adjust gage wheel height.
5.
Clean the underside of the
mower.
6.
Adjust tire pressure.
7.
Contact Authorized Service
Dealer.
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