Troy-Bilt 13A-344-563 manual Trouble-Shooting, Rider Mower, Battery, Engine

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SECTION 9: OFF-SEASON STORAGE

If the machine is to be inoperative for a period longer than 30 days, prepare for storage as follows.

Rider Mower

•Clean the engine and the entire unit thoroughly.

•Lubricate all pivot points. Wipe the entire machine with an oiled rag to protect the surfaces.

•Store unit in a clean, dry area. Do not store next to corrosive materials, such as fertilizer.

•When storing any type of power equipment in an unventilated or metal storage shed, care should be taken to rustproof the equipment. Using a light oil or silicone, coat the equipment, especially any chains, springs, bearings and cables.

Battery

•Charge battery fully. The battery loses some of its charge each day when the unit is not used. NEVER store battery without a full charge. Recharge battery before returning to service or every two months, whichever occurs first.

•When storing unit for extended periods, disconnect battery cables and remove the battery from the unit.

•Clean dirt and chaff from cylinder, cylinder head fins, blower housing, rotating screen and muffler area.

Engine

•Refer to the engine manual for storage instructions. Make sure to store the engine properly so that your equipment can work smoothly afterwards.

SECTION 10: TROUBLE-SHOOTING

Trouble

 

Possible Cause

 

Remedial Action

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Excessive vibration

1.

Bent or damaged blade

1.

Stop engine immediately. Check all

 

 

 

 

pulleys, blade adapters, keys and bolts for

 

 

 

 

tightness and spindle damage. Tighten or

 

 

 

 

replace any damaged parts.

 

2.

Bent blade.

2.

Stop engine immediately. Replace

 

 

 

 

damaged blade. Only use original

 

 

 

 

equipment blades.

Mower will not

1.

Engine speed low.

1.

Throttle must be set at full throttle.

discharge grass or

2.

Speed selection.

2.

Use lower ground speed. Slower the

leaves uncut strips

 

 

 

ground speed, better the quality of cut.

 

3.

Cutting height set too low.

3.

Raise the deck.

 

4.

Blades short or dull.

4.

Sharpen or replace blades (uncut strip

 

 

 

 

problem only).

Broken Belt

1.

Sudden stop or shock load to belt

1.

Inspect rider for cause such as foreign

 

 

 

 

objects stuck in between deck and frame or

 

 

 

 

belt path. Remove obstruction and check

 

 

 

 

for damage. Replace belt if needed.

 

2.

Incorrect belt used

2.

Replace with proper belt. Check Parts list

 

 

 

 

in this manual for correct part number.

 

3.

Belt engaged abruptly

3.

Engage belt slowly by depressing the

 

 

 

 

blade engagement pedal slowly.

 

4.

Defective or damaged belt

4.

Replace with proper belt. Follow

 

 

 

 

instructions in chapter “Servicing Your

 

 

 

 

Riding Mower”.

Belt comes off

1.

Belt too loose; stretched

1.

Readjust belt. Replace if needed. Follow

 

 

 

 

instructions for belt replacement in chapter

 

 

 

 

“ Servicing Your Riding Mower”.

 

2.

Broken or weak idler spring

2. Replace. Order with correct part

 

 

 

 

number from Parts List in this manual.

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Contents Operator’s Manual Table of Contents Three 3 Year Limited Warranty Slope Operation Important Safe Operation PracticesGeneral Operation Children ServiceDo Not Page Slope Guage Attaching Battery Cables Unpacking & Assembling Your Rider MowerLoose Parts Attaching Side-Discharge ChuteAttaching Bumper Optional Attaching Mulch PlugAttaching Hitch Plate Optional Know Your Rider Mower Safety Interlock Using Shift LeverGrass Fill Level Indicator Stopping MowerOperating Your Rider Mower Stopping Mower Using The Mower To Empty Grass CatcherMulching To empty grass bag, stop the mower completelyBrake Adjustment Cutting HeightSeat Position Blade Brake/PTOAdjusting the Deck Wheel AlignmentBelt Replacement Servicing Your Rider MowerDeck Belt Front to Rear LevellingFuse Replacement Lower Variable Speed BeltKeeper Upper Variable Speed BeltMaintaining Your Rider Mower General RecommendationsCutting Blade Oil Drain SleeveLubrication Cleaning EngineEngine TROUBLE-SHOOTING BatteryRider Mower EngineBelt shreds Belt guides or guards incorrectly adjusted

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