Briggs & Stratton 5900629, 5901170, 5900625 manual Troubleshooting the Mower, Rider Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service

RIDER TROUBLESHOOTING CONTINUED.

PROBLEM

CAUSE

REMEDY

Engine runs, but rider will

1.

Hydraulic release valve(s)

1. Turn valve(s) clockwise to close.

not drive.

 

in “open” position.

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

Rider drive belt slips.

1.

Pulleys or belt greasy or oily.

1.

Clean as required.

 

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 Regular Maintenance Section.

 

 

 

 

 

TROUBLESHOOTING THE MOWER

PROBLEM

CAUSE

REMEDY

Mower will not raise.

1.

Lift linkage not properly attached

1.

See authorized service dealer for repair.

 

 

or damaged.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine stalls easily with

1.

Engine speed too slow.

1.

Set to full throttle.

mower engaged.

2.

Ground speed too fast.

2. Decrease Ground Speed.

 

3.

Cutting height set too low.

3.

Cut tall grass at maximum cutting

 

 

 

 

height during first pass.

 

4.

Discharge chute jamming

4.

Cut grass with discharge pointing toward

 

 

with cut grass.

 

previously cut area.

 

 

 

 

Excessive mower vibration.

1.

Blade mounting bolts are loose.

1. Tighten to 70 ft.lbs. (94 N.m.).

 

2.

Mower blades, arbors,

2.

Check and replace as necessary.

 

 

or pulleys are bent.

 

 

 

3.

Mower blades are out

3. Remove, sharpen, and balance blades.

 

 

of balance.

 

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

1.

Idler pulley spring broken or not

1.

Repair or replace as needed.

or fails to drive.

 

properly attached.

 

 

 

2.

Mower drive belt broken.

2.

Replace drive belt.

 

 

 

 

 

Mower does not engage.

1.

Electrical wiring damage.

1.

Locate & repair damaged wire.

 

2.

PTO clutch not adjusted

2. See PTO Clutch Adjustment section

 

3.

Battery voltage too low.

3.

Recharge battery and check alternator.

 

 

 

 

See Battery Maintenance section.

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Contents Description Briggs & Stratton Yard Power Products GroupModel Number Date Purchased Table of Contents Operating Safety Slope Operation Roll Bar Use Fuel and Maintenance Training OperationPreparation Towed Equipment RIDE-ON Units Slope OperationChildren EmissionsMaintenance and Storage Service and MaintenanceSafe Handling of Gasoline Operational Warnings Roll BAR InstructionsInspection and Maintenance of the Roll BAR Seat Belt Identification Identification NumbersSafety Decals North American Safety Icons Safety Interlock SystemOperational Safety Checks Ignition Switch Seat Adjustment LeverAIR Cooled Models only Control FunctionsHour Meter / Maintenance Reminder PTO Power Take Off SwitchParking Brake Throttle ControlLiquid Cooled Models only Water Temperature Gauge Checks Before Starting General Operating SafetyNever allow passengers to ride on the unit Stopping the Rider Starting the EnginePushing the Rider by Hand Smooth Travel Zero Turn Driving PracticeForward Travel Practice Reverse Travel PracticeExecuting an End-Of-Row Zero Turn Practice Turning Around a Corner Practice Turning In PlaceExecuting Turns TurningMowing Recommendations MowingHeight of Grass Tall Grass Requires Incremental CuttingMowing Methods When and How Often to MowMowing Patterns Proper Broadcast MowingProper Mulching Attaching a TrailerTo lower the roll bar Raise & Lower the Roll BARTo raise the roll bar Keep roll bar in the raised position and use seat beltStarting After Long Term Storage StorageTemporary Storage 30 Days Or Less Long Term Storage Longer Than 30 DaysRider Maintenance Safety ItemsEngine Maintenance Before Every Spring Each 100 250 Fall Use HoursChecking / Adding Fuel Check Tire PressuresFuel Filter Change OIL & FilterChange Hydraulic OIL Filter Check Hydraulic OIL LevelAir Cooled Models Liquid Cooled ModelsCheck Engine Coolant Level Change Engine Coolant Clean Radiator & ScreenPressurized System Grease LubricationOil PivotsCleaning the Battery and Cables Air Cooled Models Battery MaintenanceCleaning the Battery and Cables Liquid Cooled Models Removing the Blade Servicing the Mower BladesTroubleshooting the Rider Troubleshooting WarningRider Troubleshooting Troubleshooting the MowerStreaking Troubleshooting Common Cutting ProblemsGround Speed Control Lever Adjustment Seat AdjustmentSpeed Balancing Adjustment RETURN-TO-NEUTRAL Adjustment Neutral AdjustmentAdjustment Linkage Rod RH side shownParking Brake Adjustment Brake Spring Adjustment Nut Parking Brake AdjustmentTo adjust the spring pre-load Suspension AdjustmentTo adjust the upper mounting position Foot Pedal Adjustment Mowing Height AdjustmentTo adjust pedal position Inner Rod Deck Lift ROD Timing AdjustmentOuter Rod Deck Lift Spring Deck Leveling Adjustment4 Locations Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement Deck Mower Belt ReplacementChecking Battery Voltage Battery ServiceCharging a Completely Discharged Battery Jump Starting With Auxiliary Booster BatteryMake Certain Vehicles do not Touch This HOOK-UP for Negative Ground VehiclesJump Starting Engine DimensionsChassis TransmissionsFerris Limited Warranty HP Briggs & Stratton Belts and BladesTractor Mower Deck
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