Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service

Tractor Troubleshooting Cont.

Brake will not hold.

1.

Brake is incorrectly adjusted.

See Brake Adjustment.

 

2.

Internal brake worn.

See your dealer.

 

 

 

 

Tractor steers hard or

1.

Hydraulic system filter clogged.

Replace filter.

handles poorly.

2.

Improper tire inflation.

Check and correct.

 

 

 

 

TROUBLESHOOTING THE MOWER

PROBLEM

CAUSE

REMEDY

Mower will not raise.

1.

Lift linkage not properly attached

Attach or repair.

 

 

or damaged.

 

 

2.

Dirt in hydraulic lines.

Change hydraulic system filter.

 

 

 

 

Mower cut is uneven.

1.

Mower not leveled properly.

See Mower Adjustment.

 

2.

Tractor tires not inflated

See Maintenance Section.

 

 

equally or properly.

 

 

3.

Cutting with attachment lift

Lower attachment lift.

 

 

in raised position.

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

Engine stalls easily with

1.

Engine speed too slow.

Set to full throttle.

mower engaged.

2.

Ground speed too fast.

Slow down.

 

3.

Mower choked with grass.

Clean out mower deck.

 

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.

 

6.

Engine not up to operating

Run engine for several minutes to warm-up.

 

 

temperature.

 

 

7.

Starting mower in tall grass.

Start the mower in a cleared area.

 

 

 

 

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.

Mower choked with grass.

Clean out mower deck.

 

 

 

 

Excessive belt wear or breakage.

1.

Bent or rough pulleys.

Repair or replace.

 

2.

Using incorrect belt.

Replace with correct belt.

 

3.

Excessive debris under cover.

Remove covers and clean out mower deck.

 

 

 

 

Mower drive belt slips

1.

Idler pulley spring broken or not

Repair or replace as needed.

or fails to drive.

 

properly attached.

 

 

2.

Excessive debris under covers.

Clean out mower deck.

 

3.

Mower drive belt broken.

Replace drive belt.

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Snapper 2690627, GT 600 Series, STGT2754D manual Troubleshooting the Mower
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2690627, STGT2754D, GT 600 Series specifications

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