Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service
Rider Troubleshooting Continued.
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Engine runs, but rider will | 1. | Hydraulic release valve(s) | 1. Turn valve(s) clockwise to close. |
not drive. |
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| 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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Rider drive belt slips. | 1. | Pulleys or belt greasy or oily. | 1. Clean as required. |
| 2. | Tension too loose. | 2. Adjust spring tension. |
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| 3. | Belt stretched or worn. | 3. Replace belt. |
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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 Regular Maintenance Section. |
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TROUBLESHOOTING THE MOWER
PROBLEM | CAUSE | REMEDY | |
Mower will not raise. | 1. | Lift linkage not properly attached | 1. See authorized service dealer for repair. |
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Engine stalls easily with | 1. | Engine speed too slow. | 1. Set to full throttle. |
mower engaged. | 2. | Ground speed too fast. | 2. Decrease Ground Speed. |
| 3. | Cutting height set too low. | 3. Cut tall grass at maximum cutting |
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| height during first pass. |
| 4. | Discharge chute jamming | 4. Cut grass with discharge pointing toward |
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| with cut grass. | previously cut area. |
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Excessive mower vibration. | 1. | Blade mounting bolts are loose. | 1. Tighten to 70 ft.lbs. (94 Nm). |
| 2. | Mower blades, arbors, | 2. Check and replace as necessary. |
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| or pulleys are bent. |
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| 3. | Mower blades are out | 3. Remove, sharpen, and balance blades. |
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| of balance. | See Maintenance Section. |
| 4. | Belt installed incorrectly. | 4. Reinstall Correctly. |
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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 | 1. | Idler pulley spring broken or not | 1. Repair or replace as needed. |
or fails to drive. |
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| 2. | Mower drive belt broken. | 2. Replace drive belt. |
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Mower does not engage. | 1. | Electrical wiring damage. | 1. Locate & repair damaged wire. |
| 2. | Battery voltage too low. | 2. Recharge battery and check alternator. |
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| See Battery Maintenance section. |
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