Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
Rider Troubleshooting Continued.
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Engine runs, but mower will not | Hydraulic release valves in “open” | Position hydraulic release valves in |
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| Belt is broken. | See Drive Belt Replacement. |
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| Drive belt slips. | See problem and cause below. |
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| Brake is not fully released. | See service dealer. |
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Transmission drive belt slips. | Pulleys or belt greasy or oily. | Clean as required. |
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| Clutch is out of adjustment. | See service dealer. |
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| Belt stretched or worn. | Replace belt. |
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Brake will not hold. | Brake is incorrectly adjusted. | See Brake Adjustment. |
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| Brake mechanism is worn. | Have transaxle repaired. |
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Mower steers hard or handles poorly. | Steering linkage is loose. | Check and tighten any loose |
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| Improper tire infl ation. | See Regular Maintenance section. |
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TROUBLESHOOTING THE MOWER DECK |
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Engine stalls easily with mower |
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| Notbent. | oo low. | Cut tall grass at maximum cutting height | ||
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| Discharge chu e jamming with t grass | Cut grass with discharge pointing to- | |||
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Excessive mower vibration. |
| Blade mounting screws are loose. | Tighten to | |||
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| Mower blades, arb rs r pulleys are | Check and replace as necessary. | |||
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| Mower blades a e out of balance. | Remove, sharpen and balance blades. | |||
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| B | lt install d incorrectly. | Reinstall correctly. | ||
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Excessive belt wear or breakage. |
| B | nt or rough pulleys. | Repair or replace. | ||
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| Using incorrect belt. | Replace with correct belt. | |||
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Mower drive belt slips or fails to |
| Belt tension improperly adjusted. | Adjust belt tension. See Belt Replace- | |||
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| Idler pulley spring broken or not prop- | Repair or adjust as needed. | |||
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| Mower drive belt broken. | Replace drive belt. | |||
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