Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting the Tractor (Continued)

PROBLEM

LOOK FOR

REMEDY
Brake will not hold.

Internal brake worn.

See authorized dealer.

Tractor steers hard or

Steering linkage is loose.

See authorized dealer.

Improper tire inflation.

See Check the Tires section.

handles poorly.

 

 

Front wheel spindle bearings dry.

See authorized dealer.

 

Troubleshooting the Mower

PROBLEM

LOOK FOR

 

REMEDY

Mower will not raise.

Lift linkage not properly

See authorized dealer.

attached or damaged.

 

Engine runs and tractor

Reproduction

Mower cut is uneven.

Mower not leveled properly.

See authorized dealer.

 

for

Tractor tires not properly

See Check the Tires section.

 

inflated.

 

 

Mower cut is rough looking.

Engine speed too sl w.

Set to full hr le.

Ground speed oo ast.

Slow down.

 

Mower has o her problem.

See au horized dealer.

 

Engine speed

slow.

Set to f ll throttle.

 

Ground speed to fast.

Slow down.

 

Dirty or clogged air filter.

See Engine Manual.

 

Not

 

Engine stalls easily with

Cutting height set t l w.

Cut tall grass at maximum cutting height during first

 

 

pass.

mower engaged.

 

 

Discharge chute jamming.

Cut grass with discharge pointing toward previously

 

 

 

cut area.

 

Engine not up to o

erating

Run engine for several minutes to warm-up.

 

temp rature.

 

 

 

Starting mower in tall grass.

Start the mower in a cleared area.

Excessive mower vibration.

Mower has other problem.

See authorized dealer.

drives, but mower will not

Blade rotation control not

Engage the blade rotation control.

 

 

 

drive.

Mower has other problem.

See authorized dealer.

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