TROUBLESHOOTING
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The engine overheats. | • | Clogged air intake or cooling fins. |
| • | Engine overloaded. |
| • Poor ventilation around engine. | |
| • Defective engine speed regulator. | |
| • Too little or no oil in the engine. | |
| • | Fouled spark plugs. |
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Battery not charging. | • | Poor contact with battery terminal cable connectors. |
| • Charging lead is disconnected. | |
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The machine moves slowly, unevenly, or not at all. | • | Parking brake on. |
| • Bypass valve on pump open. | |
| • Drive belt for the transmission slack or | |
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| has come off. |
| • Air trapped in hydraulic system. | |
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Mower deck not engaging. | • | Drive belt for the mower deck has come loose. |
| • Contact for the electromagnetic coupling has loosened. | |
| • The blade switch is faulty or has come loose, from the | |
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| cable contact. |
| • The fuse has blown. | |
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Transaxle leaks oil. | • | Damaged seals, housing, or gaskets. |
| • Air trapped in hydraulic system. | |
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Uneven mowing results. | • | Different air pressure in the tires on the left and right |
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| sides. |
| • | Bent blades. |
| • The suspending for the mower deck is uneven. | |
• The blades are dull.
• Driving speed too high.
• The grass is too long.
• Grass collected under the mower deck.