Simplicity 1693563 Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service, Troubleshooting the Mower, Problem

Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service

TRACTOR TROUBLESHOOTING CONTINUED

PROBLEM	CAUSE		REMEDY
Brake will not hold.	1.	Brake is incorrectly adjusted.	See Brake Adjustment.
	2.	Brake worn out	See your dealer
Tractor steers hard.	1.	Power steering Malfunction	See your dealer.
	2.	Improper tire inflation.	Check and correct.
	3.	Spindle bearings dry.	Grease spindles. See Lubrication.
Low Oil Pressure Light is On	1.	The engine oil pressure light may	Light should go out immediately. If the light
		go on when the engine is first	stays lit, contact your dealer.
		started; this is normal.
Irregular Voltage Light is On.	1.	Battery discharged.	Recharge or replace battery.
Or Volt Meter Indicates Irregular	2.	Charging system malfunctioning.	See you dealer.
Voltage Level
Differential Lock Won’t Engage	1.	Differential lock cable	See your dealer.
		out of adjustment.
Cruise Control Won’t	1.	Cruise lever tension	See your dealer.
Stay Engaged		out of adjustment.
2 Speed Control Won’t Shift	1.	Operator Error.	See Operation Section.
	2.	Transmission Failure.	See Your Dealer.

Troubleshooting the Mower

PROBLEM	CAUSE		REMEDY
Mower will not raise.	1.	Lift chains not properly attached	Attach or repair.
		or damaged.
Mower cut is uneven.	1.	Mower not leveled properly.	See Mower Adjustment.
	2.	Tractor tires not inflated	See Maintenance Section.
		equally or properly.
	3.	Attachment lift not fully lowered.	Fully lower attachment lift.
Mower cut is rough looking.	1.	Engine speed too slow.	Set to full throttle.
	2.	Ground speed too fast.	Slow down.
	3.	Blades are dull.	Sharpen or replace blades. (See Mower Blade Service.)
	4.	Mower drive belt slipping	Clean or replace belt as necessary.
		because it is oily or worn.
	5.	Check PTO (Electric Clutch)	See Adjustments Section.
		Adjustment.
	6.	Blades not properly fastened	See Servicing the Mower Blades.
		to arbors.
	6.	Attachment lift not fully lowered.	Fully lower attachment lift.
Engine stalls easily with	1.	Engine speed too slow.	Set to full throttle.
mower engaged.	2.	Ground speed too fast.	Slow down.
	3.	Carburetor improperly adjusted.	See Engine Manual.
	4.	Cutting height set too low.	Cut tall grass at maximum cutting
			height during first pass.
	5.	Discharge chute jamming	Cut grass with discharge pointing toward
		with cut grass.	previously cut area. Raise cutting height.
Excessive mower vibration.	1.	Blade mounting screws	Tighten to 45-55 ft.lbs. (61-75 N.m.).
		are loose.
	2.	Mower blades, arbors,	Check and replace as necessary.
		or pulleys are bent.
	3.	Mower blades are out	Remove, sharpen, and balance blades.
		of balance.	See Servicing the Mower Blades.
	4.	Belt installed incorrectly.	Reinstall Correctly.
Excessive belt wear or breakage.	1.	Bent or rough pulleys.	Repair or replace.
	2.	Using incorrect belt.	Replace with correct belt.
Mower drive belt slips	1.	Idler pulley spring broken or not	Repair or replace as needed.
or fails to drive.		properly attached.
	2.	Mower drive belt broken.	Replace drive belt.

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