Simplicity 543777-0113-E1, 5101604 manual Troubleshooting the Rider, Problem, Cause, Remedy

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Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

While normal care and regular maintenance will extend the life of your equipment, prolonged or constant use may eventually require that service be performed to allow it to continue operating properly.

The troubleshooting guide below lists the most common problems, their causes and remedies.

See the information on the following pages for instructions on how to perform most of these minor adjustments

and service repairs yourself. If you prefer, all of these procedures can be performed for you by your local authorized dealer.

Troubleshooting the RiderWARNING

Remove the ignition key prior to performing maintenance on the unit.

•To avoid serious injury, perform maintenance on the tractor or mower only when the engine is stopped and the parking brake is engaged.

•Always remove the ignition key, disconnect the spark plug wire and fasten it away from the plug before beginning the maintenace, to prevent accidental starting of the engine.

Troubleshooting the Rider

PROBLEM

CAUSE
REMEDY

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Parking brake not engaged.

1.

Engage parking brake.

 

2.

PTO (electric clutch) switch in ON position.

2.

Place in OFF position.

 

3.

Out of fuel

3.

If engine is hot allow to cool, then refill the

 

 

 

 

fuel tank.

 

4.

Engine flooded.

4.

Move choke control to CLOSED position.

 

5.

Fuse blown.

5.

Replace fuse.

 

6.

Battery terminals require cleaning.

6.

Clean the battery terminals.

Engine will not turnover or start.

7.

Battery discharged or dead.

7.

Recharge or replace.

8.

Wiring loose or broken.

8.

Visually check wiring & replace broken or

 

 

 

 

frayed wires. Tighten loose connections.

 

9.

Solenoid or starter motor faulty.

9.

Repair or replace. See authorized dealer.

 

10. Safety interlock switch faulty.

10. Replace as needed. See authorized service

 

 

 

 

dealer.

 

11. Spark plug(s) faulty, fouled or incorrectly

11. Clean and gap or replace. See engine manual.

 

 

gapped.

 

 

 

12. Water in fuel.

12. Drain fuel & replace with fresh fuel.

 

13. Gas is old or stale.

13. Drain fuel & replace with fresh fuel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Fuel mixture too rich.

1.

Clean air filter. Check choke adjustment.

Engine starts hard or runs poorly.

2.

Spark plug(s) faulty, fouled, or

2.

Clean and gap or replace. See engine manual.

 

 

incorrectly gapped.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine knocks

1.

Low oil level.

1.

Check/add oil as required.

2.

Using wrong grade oil.

2.

See engine manual.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Engine running too hot.

1.

Clean engine fins, blower screen and air

Excessive oil consumption

 

 

 

cleaner.

2.

Using wrong weight oil.

2.

See engine manual.

 

 

3.

Too much oil in crankcase.

3.

Drain excess oil.

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Dirty air filter.

1.

Replace air filter. See engine manual.

Engine exhaust is black.

2.

Engine choke control is in CLOSED

2.

Open choke control.

 

 

position.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents 30HP Zero-Turn Riders OPERATOR’S MANUALCobalt Series Mfg. NoDATE PURCHASED Features & Controls Table of ContentsOperator Safety Regular MaintenanceOperating Safety Operator SafetyOperator Safety Read the ManualSlope Operation Thrown ObjectsMoving Parts Roll Bar Use Retaining Walls, Drop-offs, and WaterOverhead Obstacles Fuel and Maintenance Enclosed AreasGeneral Operation Transporting and StorageIgnition System Towed Equipment Ride-On UnitsEmissions Operating on steep slopes can be dangerousService and Maintenance Service & MaintenanceSafe Handling of Gasoline Roll Bar Instructions Operational WarningsInspection of the Roll Bar Protective Structure Inspection and Maintenance of the Roll Bar Seat Belt INSPECT BUCKLE LATCH INSPECT WEBBINGSafety Decals Safety Icons Safety Interlock SystemOperational SAFETY Checks North American Safety IconsIdentification Numbers Features and ControlsFeatures and Controls CE ModelsControl Functions Deck Lift Pedal, Cutting Height Adjustment Pin & Deck Lift Lock LeverPTO Power Take Off Switch Parking BrakeSeat Adjustment Lever Ignition SwitchHour Meter / Maintenance Reminder Throttle ControlOperation General Operating SafetyOperation Checks Before StartingPushing the Rider by Hand Seat AdjustmentCheck Tire Pressures OperationTo Adjust Pedal Position Mowing Height AdjustmentFoot Pedal Adjustment Figure 5. Mowing Height Adjustment A. Cutting Height Adjustment PinStarting the Engine Stopping the Rider2. NOTE A warm engine may not require choking Smooth Travel Zero-Turn Driving PracticeBasic Driving Figure 7. Move Control Levers GraduallyFigure 10. Turning Around a Corner Advanced DrivingPractice Turning Around a Corner Figure 11. Turning in PlaceTo Raise the Roll Bar Raise and Lower the Roll BarTo Lower the Roll Bar StorageHeight of Grass MowingMowing Recommendations Figure 14. Proper Cutting HeightNote Always operate the engine at full throttle when mowing Mowing MethodsWhen and How Often to Mow How Much Grass to Cut Off When BroadcastingProper Mulching Attaching a TrailerFigure 17. Trailer Weight Recommendations A. Clevis Pin B. Clip Mulching Requires EXCELLENT Mowing ConditionsMaintenance Schedule Regular MaintenanceRegular Maintenance Safety ItemsChange Oil & Filter Checking / Adding FuelFuel Filter Inspect Muffler and Spark ArresterChange Interval Every 250 Hours Filter Part Number Check Hydraulic Oil LevelChange Hydraulic Oil Filter Figure 19. Checking Hydraulic Oil Level A. Hydraulic Oil ReservoirLubricating the Front Casters LubricationGrease Figure 21. Deck LubricationAvoid injury! Mower blades are sharp Servicing The Mower BladesRemoving the Mower Blade Inspecting the Mower BladesC. Mower Blade Air Lift Points Up For Installation Reinstalling the Mower BladesFigure 31. Tightening the Mower Blade for Installation Sharpening the Mower BladeNOTE This unit is equipped with a maintenance-free BCIU1 battery Battery ChargingBattery Maintenance Cleaning the Battery and CablesTo Adjust the Handle Alignment Ground Speed Control Lever AdjustmentSpeed Balancing Adjustment To Adjust the Handle PlacementChecking the Adjustment Neutral AdjustmentReturn-to-Neutral Adjustment Figure 35. Neutral Adjustment RH side shown A. Adjustment Linkage RodFigure 37. Parking Brake Adjustment A. Brake Spring B. Adjustment Nut Parking Brake AdjustmentHydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement Figure 38. Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement A. Pump Drive BeltSpring loaded components can kick back causing injury Suspension AdjustmentTo adjust the spring pre-load To adjust the upper mounting position Rear Shocks4. To adjust the inner lift rod Refer to Figure Deck Lift Rod Timing AdjustmentChecking the Deck Lift Rod Timing Adjustment 9. To adjust the outer lift rod Refer to FigureRegular Maintenance Deck Leveling AdjustmentDeck Lift Spring NOTE Before adjusting the deck level, the deck lift rodC. 1/2” Breaker Bar D. Spring Mower Belt ReplacementFigure 46. Mower PTO Belt A. Idler Arm B. Stationary Idler Pulley Figure 47. Mower PTO Belt Routing A. Spindle Pulley B. PTO Drive BeltTroubleshooting the Rider TroubleshootingTroubleshooting PROBLEMRider drive belt slips Troubleshooting the Rider continuedTroubleshooting the Mower Brake will not holdScalping Troubleshooting Common Cutting ProblemsStreaking Stepped CuttingDIMENSIONS SpecificationsSpecifications Technical ManualsANGLE OF THE SLOPE LINEALONG APPROPRIATE DOTTED FOLDPage Product Quick Specs BELTS AND BLADES
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