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Troubleshooting the Rider continued |
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| 1. | Hydraulic release valve(s) in “open” | 1. | Turn hydraulic release valve(s) clockwise to | ||
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Engine runs, but rider will not drive. | 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. | ||
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| 1. | Pulleys or belt greasy or oily. | 1. | Clean as required. | ||
Rider drive belt slips. | 2. | Tension too loose. | 2. | Adjust spring tension. See Drive Belt | ||
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| 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. | |||
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Rider steers or handles poorly. | 1. | Steering linkage is loose. | 1. | Check and tighten any loose connections. | ||
2. | Improper tire inflation. | 2. | See Operation section. | |||
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Troubleshooting the Mower |
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Mower will not raise. | 1. | Lift linkage not properly attached or | 1. | See authorized service dealer for repair. | ||
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| 1. | Engine speed too slow. | 1. | Set to full throttle. | ||
| 2. | Ground speed too fast. | 2. | Decrease ground speed. | ||
Engine stalls easily with mower | 3. | Cutting height set too low. | 3. | Cut tall grass at maximum cutting height | ||
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| 4. | Discharge chute jamming with cut grass. | 4. | Cut grass with discharge pointing towards | ||
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| 1. | Blade mounting bolts are loose. | 1. | Tighten to 70 ft.lbs (94 Nm) | ||
| 2. | Mower blades, spindles or pulleys are bent. | 2. | Check and replace as necessary. | ||
Excessive mower vibration. | 3. | Mower blades are out of balance. | 3. | Remove, sharpen and balance blades. See | ||
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| 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. | |||
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Mower drive belt slips or fails to | 1. | Idler pulley spring broken or not properly | 1. | Repair or replace as needed. | ||
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| 1. | Electrical wiring damage. | 1. | Locate and repair damaged wire. | ||
Mower does not engage. | 2. | Battery voltage too low. | 2. | Recharge battery and check alternator. See | ||
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