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TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS

 

PROBLEM

CAUSE

CORRECTION

 

Excessive

1.

Worn, bent or loose blade.

1.

Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.

 

 

vibration

2.

Bent blade mandrel.

2.

Replace blade mandrel.

 

 

3.

Loose/damaged part(s).

3.

Tighten loose part(s). Replace damaged parts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine continues

1.

Faulty operator-safety presence control

1.

Check wiring, switches and connections. If not

 

 

to run when oper-

 

system.

 

corrected, contact an authorized service center/

 

 

 

 

department.

 

ator leaves seat

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

with attachment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

clutch engaged

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Poor cut - uneven

1.

Worn, bent or loose blade.

1.

Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.

 

 

 

2.

Mower deck not level.

2.

Level mower deck.

 

 

3.

Buildupofgrass,leaves,ortrashundermower.

3.

Clean underside of mower housing.

 

 

4.

Bent blade mandrel.

4.

Replace blade mandrel.

 

 

5.

Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup

5.

Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.

 

 

 

of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.

 

 

 

 

 

Mower blades will

1.

Obstruction in clutch mechanism.

1.

Remove obstruction.

 

 

not rotate

2.

Worn/damaged mower drive belt.

2.

Replace mower drive belt.

 

 

3.

Frozen idler pulley.

3.

Replace idler pulley.

 

 

4.

Frozen blade mandrel.

4.

Replace blade mandrel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Poor grass

1.

Engine speed too slow.

1.

Place throttle control in “FAST” position.

 

 

discharge

2.

Travel speed too fast.

2.

Shift to slower speed.

 

 

3.

Wet grass.

3.

Allow grass to dry before mowing.

 

 

4.

Mower deck not level.

4.

Level mower deck.

 

 

5.

Low/uneven tire air pressure.

5.

Check tires for proper air pressure.

 

 

6.

Worn, bent or loose blade.

6.

Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.

 

 

7.

Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under

7.

Clean underside of mower housing.

 

 

 

mower.

 

 

 

 

 

 

8.

Mower drive belt worn.

8.

Replace mower drive belt.

 

 

9.

Blades improperly installed.

9.

Reinstall blades sharp edge down.

 

 

10.

Improper blades used.

10.

Replace with blades listed in parts manual.

 

 

11.

Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup

11.

Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.

 

 

 

of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.

 

 

 

 

 

Headlight(s) not

1.

Switch is “OFF”.

1.

Turn switch “ON”.

 

 

working

2.

Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out.

2.

Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).

 

(if so equipped)

3.

Faulty light switch.

3.

Check/replace light switch.

 

 

4.

Loose or damaged wiring.

4.

Check wiring and connections.

 

 

5.

Blown fuse.

5.

Replace fuse.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Battery will not

1.

Bad battery cell(s).

1.

Replace battery.

 

 

charge

2.

Poor cable connections.

2.

Check/clean all connections.

 

 

3.

Faulty regulator (if so equipped).

3.

Replace regulator.

 

 

4.

Faulty alternator.

4.

Replace alternator.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss of drive

1.

Debris on steering plate (if equipped).

1.

See "CLEANING" in the maintenance section.

 

 

 

2.

Motion drive belt worn, damaged, or broken.

2.

Replace motion drive belt.

 

 

3.

Axle key missing.

3.

Install axle key at rear wheel. See "TO REMOVE

 

 

 

 

 

WHEEL" in the Service and Adjustments section.

 

Engine“backfires”

1.

Engine throttle control not set between

1.

Move throttle control between half and full speed

 

 

when turning

 

half and full speed (fast) position before

 

(fast) position before stopping engine.

 

 

stopping engine.

 

 

 

 

 

engine “OFF”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine dies when

1.

Reverse operation system (ROS) is not

1.

Turn ignition key to ROS "ON" position. See

 

 

tractor is shifted

 

"ON" while mower or other attachment is

 

Operation section.

 

into reverse

 

engaged.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents PB2042YT ModelSafety Rules Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationService General ServiceIII. Children IV. TowingTable of Contents Assembly Tools Required for AssemblyUnassembled Parts ToremovetractorfromcartonCheck Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To SET Parking Brake See FigStopping See Fig To USE Throttle Control D See FigTo Operate Mower To Stop Mower BladesReverse Operation System ROS To Operate on HillsBefore Starting the Engine Mowing TipsCheck Engine OIL Level ADD GasolineMaintenance MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations ScheduleBattery TractorBlade Care Blade Removal See FigEngine Cleaning IN-LINE Fuel Filter See FigDeck Washout Port See Fig Service and Adjustments To Install Mower See FigsTo Remove Mower See Fig Slide mower out from under right side of tractorInstall belt on engine pulley M To Level Mower Turn nut right Turn nut left To raise mower To lower mowerBelt Installation To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigTo Check Brake To Replace Motion Belt Drive See FigTransaxle Gear Shift Lever NEUTRAL- Adjustment See Fig To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Remove Wheel for Repairs See FigTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable To Adjust Choke ControlTo Adjust Carburetor To Replace Headlight BulbStorage OtherFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Points Problem Cause CorrectionTo run when oper Battery will notWhen turning ExcessiveService Notes Service Notes Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Outdoor Products Customer Service Dept HOPCanada contact Stevens Creek Road Terry Fox Way Augusta, GA 30907 USADept Service Customer Products Outdoor Canada AuAutorisé Garantie cette de exclus sont normal l’entretien etDegrés Dentretien Remarques Dépannage DE Guide Correction Cause ProblèmePuissance de Dentretien Remarques Entreposage Starter DU Commande LA Régler Pour GAZ DES Commande LA DE Câble LE Régler PourRéglages ET Révision Carburateur LE Régler PourRossage AVANT/CAR Roues DES Convergence30 .Fig Fig la Voir Faible RietebatFig la Voir D’ENTRAÎNEMENT Courroie a L Acer Rempl Pour Fig la VoirTondeuse DE Lame DE Mentnetraî ’EN Courroie LA Remplacer PourTondeuse LA Niveau LE Ajuster Pour 27 .Fig26 .Fig 25 .Fig23 .Fig 22 .Fig21 .Fig 20 .FigFig Voir Tondeuse LA Enlever Pour18 .Fig GagedEntretien Fig La Voir Coupe DE Plateau DU Lavage DE Raccord17 .Fig 61 .Fig’ALLUMAGE Bougie ’AIR Tamis LE NettoyerAIR À Filtre LubrificationFig la Voir Lame LA Enlever Lames DES EntretienPneus Frein DU FonctionnementEntretien Utilisation Chaque AvantLubrification DE Tableau Utilisation Tonte DE Conseils’ESSENCE Réservoir LE Remplir Moteur DU D’HUILE Niveau LE VérifierAccessoires Autres FiglaVoirTONDEUSELAUTILISERPOURET Charrettes DES Remorquer Pour Tracteur LE Transporter PourGAZ DES Commande LA Utiliser Pour Reculer Pour ET Avancer PourFig la Voir Arrêter Pour 6 .Fig Fig la Voir Mentnetionsta DE Frein LE Engager PourPrésence DE Système DU Commutateur G Propriété la de lendommagement Montage Desmancom des fonction la etTionsec la Voir Rouler Faisant LE EN TE Montar SIN Piezas DE Tracteur LE Retirer AvantFig la Voir Siège LE Ajustez Fig la Voir Batterie LA VérifierSommaire Général Entretien Tracteurs des sécurité toute’utilisation pour Conseils ’ESSENCE DE Sûre ManipulationPentes LES Dans FonctionnementTracteurs des sécurité toute en l’utilisation pour Conseils Rev Avertissement

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