Simplicity 5101604 Troubleshooting the Rider continued, Problem, Cause, Remedy, engaged, drive

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Troubleshooting the Rider continued

 

 

 

 

 

Troubleshooting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Troubleshooting the Rider continued

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROBLEM

CAUSE

REMEDY

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Hydraulic release valve(s) in “open”

1.

Turn hydraulic release valve(s) clockwise to

 

 

position.

 

close.

Engine runs, but rider will not drive.

2.

Belt is broken.

2.

See Drive Belt Replacement.

 

3.

Drive belt slips.

3.

See Problem and Cause below.

 

4.

Brake is not fully released.

4.

See authorized service dealer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Pulleys or belt greasy or oily.

1.

Clean as required.

Rider drive belt slips.

2.

Tension too loose.

2.

Adjust spring tension. See Drive Belt

 

 

 

Replacement.

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Belt stretched or worn.

3.

Replace belt.

Brake will not hold.

1.

Brake is incorrectly adjusted.

1.

See Brake Adjustment.

2.

Brake pads worn.

2.

Replace with new brake pads.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rider steers or handles poorly.

1.

Steering linkage is loose.

1.

Check and tighten any loose connections.

2.

Improper tire inflation.

2.

See Operation section.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Troubleshooting the Mower

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROBLEM

CAUSE

REMEDY

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mower will not raise.

1.

Lift linkage not properly attached or

1.

See authorized service dealer for repair.

 

damaged.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Engine speed too slow.

1.

Set to full throttle.

 

2.

Ground speed too fast.

2.

Decrease ground speed.

Engine stalls easily with mower

3.

Cutting height set too low.

3.

Cut tall grass at maximum cutting height

engaged.

 

 

 

during first pass.

 

4.

Discharge chute jamming with cut grass.

4.

Cut grass with discharge pointing towards

 

 

 

 

previously cut area.

 

1.

Blade mounting bolts are loose.

1.

Tighten to 70 ft.lbs (94 Nm)

 

2.

Mower blades, spindles or pulleys are bent.

2.

Check and replace as necessary.

Excessive mower vibration.

3.

Mower blades are out of balance.

3.

Remove, sharpen and balance blades. See

 

 

 

 

Maintenance section.

 

4.

Belt installed incorrectly.

4.

Reinstall correctly.

Excessive belt wear or breakage.

1.

Bent or rough pulleys.

1.

Repair or replace.

2.

Using incorrect belt.

2.

Replace with correct belt.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mower drive belt slips or fails to

1.

Idler pulley spring broken or not properly

1.

Repair or replace as needed.

 

attached.

drive.

 

2.

Replace drive belt.

2.

Mower drive belt broken.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Electrical wiring damage.

1.

Locate and repair damaged wire.

Mower does not engage.

2.

Battery voltage too low.

2.

Recharge battery and check alternator. See

 

 

 

 

Battery Maintenance section.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Mfg. No OPERATOR’S MANUALCobalt Series 30HP Zero-Turn RidersDATE PURCHASED Regular Maintenance Table of ContentsOperator Safety Features & ControlsRead the Manual Operator SafetyOperator Safety Operating SafetyThrown Objects Slope OperationMoving Parts Retaining Walls, Drop-offs, and Water Roll Bar UseOverhead Obstacles Enclosed Areas Fuel and MaintenanceTransporting and Storage General OperationOperating on steep slopes can be dangerous Towed Equipment Ride-On UnitsEmissions Ignition SystemService & Maintenance Service and MaintenanceSafe Handling of Gasoline Operational Warnings Roll Bar InstructionsInspection of the Roll Bar Protective Structure INSPECT BUCKLE LATCH INSPECT WEBBING Inspection and Maintenance of the Roll Bar Seat Belt Safety DecalsNorth American Safety Icons Safety Interlock SystemOperational SAFETY Checks Safety IconsCE Models Features and ControlsFeatures and Controls Identification NumbersParking Brake Deck Lift Pedal, Cutting Height Adjustment Pin & Deck Lift Lock LeverPTO Power Take Off Switch Control FunctionsThrottle Control Ignition SwitchHour Meter / Maintenance Reminder Seat Adjustment LeverChecks Before Starting General Operating SafetyOperation OperationOperation Seat AdjustmentCheck Tire Pressures Pushing the Rider by HandFigure 5. Mowing Height Adjustment A. Cutting Height Adjustment Pin Mowing Height AdjustmentFoot Pedal Adjustment To Adjust Pedal PositionStopping the Rider Starting the Engine2. NOTE A warm engine may not require choking Figure 7. Move Control Levers Gradually Zero-Turn Driving PracticeBasic Driving Smooth TravelFigure 11. Turning in Place Advanced DrivingPractice Turning Around a Corner Figure 10. Turning Around a CornerStorage Raise and Lower the Roll BarTo Lower the Roll Bar To Raise the Roll BarFigure 14. Proper Cutting Height MowingMowing Recommendations Height of GrassHow Much Grass to Cut Off When Broadcasting Mowing MethodsWhen and How Often to Mow Note Always operate the engine at full throttle when mowingMulching Requires EXCELLENT Mowing Conditions Attaching a TrailerFigure 17. Trailer Weight Recommendations A. Clevis Pin B. Clip Proper MulchingSafety Items Regular MaintenanceRegular Maintenance Maintenance ScheduleInspect Muffler and Spark Arrester Checking / Adding FuelFuel Filter Change Oil & FilterFigure 19. Checking Hydraulic Oil Level A. Hydraulic Oil Reservoir Check Hydraulic Oil LevelChange Hydraulic Oil Filter Change Interval Every 250 Hours Filter Part NumberFigure 21. Deck Lubrication LubricationGrease Lubricating the Front CastersInspecting the Mower Blades Servicing The Mower BladesRemoving the Mower Blade Avoid injury! Mower blades are sharpSharpening the Mower Blade Reinstalling the Mower BladesFigure 31. Tightening the Mower Blade for Installation C. Mower Blade Air Lift Points Up For InstallationCleaning the Battery and Cables Battery ChargingBattery Maintenance NOTE This unit is equipped with a maintenance-free BCIU1 batteryTo Adjust the Handle Placement Ground Speed Control Lever AdjustmentSpeed Balancing Adjustment To Adjust the Handle AlignmentFigure 35. Neutral Adjustment RH side shown A. Adjustment Linkage Rod Neutral AdjustmentReturn-to-Neutral Adjustment Checking the AdjustmentFigure 38. Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement A. Pump Drive Belt Parking Brake AdjustmentHydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement Figure 37. Parking Brake Adjustment A. Brake Spring B. Adjustment NutTo adjust the upper mounting position Rear Shocks Suspension AdjustmentTo adjust the spring pre-load Spring loaded components can kick back causing injury9. To adjust the outer lift rod Refer to Figure Deck Lift Rod Timing AdjustmentChecking the Deck Lift Rod Timing Adjustment 4. To adjust the inner lift rod Refer to FigureNOTE Before adjusting the deck level, the deck lift rod Deck Leveling AdjustmentDeck Lift Spring Regular MaintenanceFigure 47. Mower PTO Belt Routing A. Spindle Pulley B. PTO Drive Belt Mower Belt ReplacementFigure 46. Mower PTO Belt A. Idler Arm B. Stationary Idler Pulley C. 1/2” Breaker Bar D. SpringPROBLEM TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Troubleshooting the RiderBrake will not hold Troubleshooting the Rider continuedTroubleshooting the Mower Rider drive belt slipsStepped Cutting Troubleshooting Common Cutting ProblemsStreaking ScalpingTechnical Manuals SpecificationsSpecifications DIMENSIONSFOLD LINEALONG APPROPRIATE DOTTED ANGLE OF THE SLOPEPage BELTS AND BLADES Product Quick Specs
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