Troubleshooting The Mower Deck - Ferris Hydrowalk Series DDSKAV15CE Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
Rider Troubleshooting Continued.
PROBLEM
Engine runs, but mower will
not drive.
Transmission drive belt slips.
Brake will not hold.
Mower steers hard or
handles poorly.

TROUBLESHOOTING THE MOWER DECK

PROBLEM
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. Transmission release lever(s)
in "neutral" position.
2. Belt is broken.
3. Drive belt slips.
4. Brake is not fully released.
1. Pulleys or belt greasy or oily.
2. Belt stretched or worn.
1. Internal brake disc on
transaxle worn.
1. Steering linkage is loose.
2. Improper tire inflation.
CAUSE
1. Mower not leveled properly.
2. Drive tires not inflated
equally or properly.
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. Blades not properly fastened
to arbors.
1. Engine speed too slow.
2. Ground speed too fast.
3. Cutting height set too low.
4. 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. Belt tension improperly adjusted.
1. Idler pulley spring broken or not
properly adjusted.
2. Mower drive belt broken.
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REMEDY
1. Move into drive position.
2. See Drive Belt Replacement.
3. See problem and cause below.
4. See authorized service dealer
1. Clean as required.
2. Replace belt.
1. See authorized service dealer
1. Check and tighten any loose connections.
2. See Regular Maintenance Section.
REMEDY
1. See Mower Adjustment.
2. See Regular Maintenance Section.
1. Set throttle to full.
2. Decrease Ground Speed.
3. Sharpen or replace blades.
See Mower Blade Service.
4. Clean or replace belt as necessary.
5. See Servicing the Mower Blades.
1. Set to full throttle.
2. Decrease Ground Speed.
3. Cut tall grass at maximum cutting
height during first pass.
4. Cut grass with discharge pointing toward
previously cut area.
1. Tighten to 70-90 ft.lbs. (94-120 N.m.).
2. Check and replace as necessary.
3. Remove, sharpen, and balance blades.
See Maintenance Section.
4. Reinstall Correctly.
1. Repair or replace.
2. Replace with correct belt.
1. Adjust belt tension. See Belt Replacement
1. Repair or adjust as needed.
2. Replace drive belt.