Engine runs, but

Transmission release levers in PUSH

Move levers to DRIVE positions.

rider will not

positions.

 

drive.

 

 

Drive belt slips.

Clean or replace belt as necessary.

 

 

 

 

Belt is broken.

Replace drive belt. Contact your local authorized dealer.

 

 

 

 

Parking brake is not fully released.

Contact your local authorized dealer.

 

 

 

Parking brake

Parking brake is incorrectly adjusted.

See Service & Adjustments Section.

will not hold.

 

 

 

 

 

Rider steers or

Improper tire inflation.

See Maintenance Section.

handles poorly.

 

 

Steering linkage is loose.

Check and tighten any loose connections.

 

 

 

 

Rider tracks to

Ground speed adjustment knobs not

See SPEED BALANCING ADJUSTMENT in Service &

one side.

adjusted.

Adjustments section.

 

 

 

Troubleshooting the Mower

PROBLEM

CAUSE

REMEDY

 

 

 

Mower cutting

Cutting height motor screw dirty or requires

Thoroughly clean and lubricate cutting height motor

height does not

lube.

screw.

adjust.

 

 

Cutting height linkage disconnected.

Check that mower linkage is connected.

 

 

 

 

Mower cut is

Rider tires not inflated equally or properly.

See Maintenance Section.

uneven.

 

 

Mower not leveled properly.

See "Mower Leveling" in Service & Adjustments.

 

 

 

 

Mower cut is

Engine speed too slow.

Always set engine speed to FAST when mowing.

rough looking.

 

 

Ground speed too fast.

Decrease ground speed.

 

 

 

 

 

Blades are dull.

Sharpen or replace blades. See Maintenance

 

 

Section.

 

 

 

 

Mower drive belt slipping because it is oily or

Clean or replace belt as necessary.

 

worn.

 

 

 

 

 

Blades not properly fastened to arbors.

See "Check/Replace Mower Blades" in Maintenance

 

 

Section.

 

 

 

Engine stalls

Engine speed too slow.

Always set engine speed to FAST when mowing.

easily with

 

 

Ground speed too fast.

Decrease Ground Speed.

mower engaged.

 

 

 

Cutting height set too low.

Cut tall grass at maximum cutting height during first

 

 

pass.

 

 

 

 

Underside of mower deck dirty.

Remove mower deck and clean underside.

 

 

 

 

Discharge chute jamming with cut grass.

Cut grass with discharge pointing toward previously

 

 

cut area.

 

 

 

Excessive

Blade mounting nuts are loose.

Torque as per instructions. See Maintenance

mower

 

Section.

vibration.

 

 

Mower blades, arbors, or pulleys are bent.

Check and replace as necessary.

 

 

 

 

Mower blades are out of balance.

Replace or balance blades. See Maintenance

 

 

Section.

 

 

 

 

Belt installed incorrectly.

Reinstall correctly.

 

 

 

Mower drive belt

Idler pulley spring broken or not properly

Repair or replace as needed.

slips or fails to

attached.

 

drive.

 

 

Mower drive belt broken.

Replace drive belt.

 

 

 

 

PTO clutch out of adjustment.

Adjust PTO clutch. See Maintenance Section.

 

 

 

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150Z Series specifications

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