Troubleshooting The Mower - Simplicity Citation 5900523 Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting the Rider continued
PROBLEM
Engine runs, but rider will not drive.
Rider drive belt slips.
Brake will not hold.
Rider steers or handles poorly.

Troubleshooting the Mower

PROBLEM
Mower will not raise.
Engine stalls easily with mower
engaged.
Excessive mower vibration.
Excessive belt wear or breakage.
Mower drive belt slips or fails to
drive.
Mower does not engage.
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CAUSE
1. Hydraulic release valve(s) in "open"
position.
2. Belt is broken.
3. Drive belt slips.
4. Brake is not fully released.
1. Pulleys or belt greasy or oily.
2. Tension too loose.
3. Belt stretched or worn.
1. Brake is incorrectly adjusted.
2. Brake pads worn.
1. Steering linkage is loose.
2. Improper tire inflation.
CAUSE
1. Lift linkage not properly attached or
damaged.
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 bolts 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.
1. Electrical wiring damage.
2. Battery voltage too low.
REMEDY
1. Turn hydraulic release valve(s) CLOCKWISE to
close.
2. See Drive Belt Replacement.
3. See Problem and Cause below.
4. See authorized service dealer.
1. Clean as required.
2. Adjust spring tension. See Drive Belt
Replacement.
3. Replace belt.
1. See Brake Adjustment.
2. Replace with new brake pads.
1. Check and tighten any loose connections.
2. See Operation section.
REMEDY
1. See authorized service dealer for repair.
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 towards
previously cut grass.
1. Tighten to 70 ft.lbs (94 Nm)
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. Repair or replace as needed
.
2. Replace drive belt.
1. Locate and repair damaged wire.
2. Recharge battery and check alternator. See
Battery Maintenance section.
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