Engine runs, but | Transmission release levers in PUSH | Move levers to DRIVE positions. | |
rider will not | positions. |
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Drive belt slips. | Clean or replace belt as necessary. | ||
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| Belt is broken. | Replace drive belt. | |
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| Parking brake is not fully released. | Contact an authorized dealer. | |
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Rider drive belt | Pulleys or belt greasy or oily. | Clean as required. | |
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Belt stretched or worn. | Replace belt. | ||
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Parking brake | Parking brake is incorrectly adjusted. | See Service & Adjustments Section. | |
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Rider steers or | Improper tire inflation. | See Maintenance Section. | |
handles poorly. |
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Steering linkage is loose. | Check and tighten any loose connections. | ||
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Rider tracks to | Ground speed adj. knobs not adjusted. | See SPEED BALANCING ADJUSTMENT | |
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Troubleshooting the Mower
PROBLEM | CAUSE | REMEDY | |
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Mower cutting | Cutting height crank threads dirty or | Thoroughly clean and lubricate cutting height crank | |
height difficult to | require lube. | with oil. | |
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Mower cut is | Rider tires not inflated equally or properly. | See Maintenance Section. | |
uneven. |
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Mower not leveled properly. | See "Mower Leveling" in Service & Adjustments. | ||
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Mower cut is rough | Engine speed too slow. | Always set throttle to FULL when mowing. | |
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| Ground speed too fast. | Decrease ground speed. | |
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| Blades are dull. | Sharpen or replace blades. See Maintenance | |
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| Mower drive belt slipping because it is oily | Clean or replace belt as necessary. | |
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| Blades not properly fastened to arbors. | See "Check/Replace Mower Blades" in | |
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Engine stalls easily | Engine speed too slow. | Always set throttle to FULL when mowing. | |
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Ground speed too fast. | Decrease Ground Speed. | ||
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| Cutting height set too low. | Cut tall grass at maximum cutting height during first | |
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| Underside of mower deck dirty. | Remove mower deck and clean underside. | |
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| Discharge chute jamming with cut grass. | Cut grass with discharge pointing toward previously | |
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Excessive mower | Blade mounting nuts are loose. | Tighten to | |
vibration. |
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Mower blades, arbors, or pulleys are bent. | Check and replace as necessary. | ||
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| Mower blades are out of balance. | Replace or balance blades. See Maintenance | |
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| Belt installed incorrectly. | Reinstall correctly. | |
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Mower drive belt | Idler pulley spring broken or not properly | Repair or replace as needed. | |
slips or fails to | attached. |
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Mower drive belt broken. | Replace drive belt. | ||
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| PTO clutch out of adjustment. | Adjust PTO clutch. See Maintenance Section. | |
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