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TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS

 

PROBLEM

 

CAUSE

CORRECTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine dies when

 

1.

Reverse operation system

1.

Turn ignition key to

tractor is shifted

 

 

(ROS) is not "ON" while

 

ROS "ON" position.

into reverse

 

 

mower or other attachment

 

See Operation section.

 

 

 

 

is 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.

Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower.

3.

Clean underside of mower housing.

 

 

 

4.

Bent blade mandrel.

4.

Replace blade mandrel.

 

 

 

5.

Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of

5.

Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.

 

 

 

 

grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mower blades will not

 

1.

Obstruction in clutch mechanism.

1.

Remove obstruction.

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 discharge

 

1.

Engine speed too slow.

1.

Place throttle control in “FAST” position.

 

 

 

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/sharpen blade. Tighten blade bolt.

 

 

 

7.

Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower.

7.

Clean underside of mower housing.

 

 

 

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 this manual.

 

 

 

11.

Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of

11.

Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.

 

 

 

 

grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Headlight(s) not working

 

1.

Switch is “OFF”.

1.

Turn switch “ON”.

(if so equipped)

 

2.

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

2.

Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).

 

 

 

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 charge

 

1.

Bad battery cell(s).

1.

Replace battery.

 

 

 

2.

Poor cable connections.

2.

Check/clean all connections.

 

 

 

3.

Faulty regulator (if so equipped).

3.

Replace regulator.

 

 

 

4.

Faulty alternator.

4.

Replace alternator.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine “backfires” when

 

1.

Engine throttle control not set between half and

1.

Move throttle control between half and full speed

turning engine “OFF”

 

 

full speed (fast) position before stopping engine.

 

(fast) position before stopping engine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Model 425858 12-01-08 BADGeneral Operation Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersII. Slope Operation Service General ServiceIII. Children IV. TowingTable of Contents To Remove Tractor from Carton Unpack CartonInstall Mower and Drive Belt Adjust Seat See FigRoll tractor forward off skid First Install ANTI-SWAY BAR S Attach Mower Side Suspension Arms aEH J Check Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor Reverse Operation System ROS on PositionHOW to USE Your Tractor StoppingTo Adjust Mower Cutting Height See Fig To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTo USE Cruise Control -J See Fig To Operate MowerService REMINDER/HOUR Meter Reverse Operation System ROSTo Transport See Figs To Operate on HillsBefore Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL LevelADD Gasoline To Start Engine See FigMowing Tips Purge TransmissionGeneral Recommendations Lubrication ChartBefore Each USE Battery TractorBrake Operation Blade CareEngine BeltsTransaxle Cooling Transaxle Pump FluidCleaning To Remove Mower See Fig To Install MowerTo Level Mower Turn nut right Turn nut left To raise mower To lower mowerTo Check Brake To Replace Mower Blade Drive BeltTo Replace Motion Drive Belt Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigTo Remove Wheel for Repairs See Fig To Adjust Throttle Control Cable To Adjust Choke ControlTo Adjust Carburetor To Replace Headlight BulbOther Fuel SystemEngine OIL CylindersTroubleshooting Points Problem Cause CorrectionMower blades will not Limited Warranty HOPService Notes Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Fold Along This Dotted Line Degree SlopeParts and Service Changere DE Pièces LES ET L’ENTRETIEN Degrés Dentretien Notes Limitée Garantie Dépannage DE Guide Correction Cause ProblèmeLa réduisez ou haute plus coupe de position en Mettez Entreposage Carburateur LE Régler Pour Reglages ET RevisionFig la Voir Batterie LA Replacer Avant Roue LA DE PINCEMENT/CARROSSAGEFIG LA Voir D’ENTRAÎNEMENT Courroie a L Acer Rempl Pour LA DE Lame LA DE D’ENTRAÎNEMENTCourroie Acer Rempl Pour Freins LES Vérifier PourAVANT/ARRIÈRE Ajustement Tondeuse LA Installer Pour Fig la VoirTondeuse LA Niveau LE Ajuster Pour Tondeuse LA Enlever PourEntretien Fig La Voir Coupe DE Plateau DU Lavage DE Raccord’ALLUMAGE Bougie AIR À FiltreLubrification Sionmistrans LA DE Moteur FluideTransmission LA DE Refroidissement Trapézoïdales CourroiesLames DES Entretien Fig la Voir Lame LA EnleverEN Fonctionnement DE Système ET Lubrification DE Tableau Généra Recommandations LESUtilisation Chaque Avant Transmission LA Purger Utilisation22 .FIG Moteur LE Démarrer Pour ’ESSENCE Réservoir LE RemplirMoteur DU D’HUILE Niveau LE Vérifier QuetimaAccessoires Autres ET Charrettes DES Remorquer Pour ’ENTRETIEN/HOROMÈTRE Indicateur21 et 13 .Fig les Voir Pentes LES Dans Utiliser PourFig la Voir J- Vitess DE Régulateur LE Utiliser Comment Tondeuse LA Utiliser PourJauge DE Roues LES Régler Pour Système DU CaractéristiquesGAZ DES Commande LA Utiliser Pour Fig la Voir Mentne -TIONSTA DE Frein LE Engager PourReculer Pour ET Avancer Pour Létrangleur Utiliser Pour13 .FIG ’EMBRAYAGE Montage NI DE EST Tondeuse LA SI Vérifier12 .FIG 11 .FIG 10 .FIGROULIS-ANTI Barre LA D’ABORD Installez LA DE Latéraux Suspension DE Bras LES FixezPA LA DE Tracteur LE Retirer Pour PAL LA DE Tracteur LE Retirer PourMontées NON Piéces Toncar DU Tracteur LE Sortir PourFig la Voir Batterie LA Vérifier Clés Pente-GuideSommaire Garantie ’ENTRETIEN GuideUtilisation Réglages ET Révision Produit DE SpécificationsGénéral Entretien Tracteurs des sécurité touteEn l’utilisation pour Conseils ’ESSENCE DE Sûre ManipulationTES Tracteurs des sécurité toute en l’utilisation pour ConseilsBAD 08-01-12 AUX ImpriméAvertissement

425858, 9604200602 specifications

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