Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting the Rider continued.
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Engine runs but rider will not drive. | Hydraulic release valve(s) in “open” | Turn valve(s) clockwise to close. |
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| Belt is broken. | See Drive Belt Replacement. |
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| Drive belt slips. | See problem and cause below. |
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| Brake is not fully released. | See authorized service dealer. |
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Rider drive belt slips. | Pulleys or belt greasy or oily. | Clean as required. |
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| Tension to loose. | Adjust spring tension. |
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| Belt stretched or worn. | Replace belt. |
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Brake will not hold. | Brake is incorrectly adjusted. | See Brake Adjustment. |
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| Brake pads worn. | Replace with new brake pads. |
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Rider steers or handles poorly. | Steering linkage is loose. | Check and tighten any loose connections. |
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| Improper tire inflation. | See Regular Maintenance section. |
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Troubleshooting the Mower
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Mower will not raise. |
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Engine stalls easily with mower |
| Engine speed too slow. | Set to full throttle. | |||
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| Ground speed t | fast. | Decrease grou d speed. | ||
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| Cutting height set t | l w. | Cut all grass at maximum cutting. | ||
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| Discharge chu e jamming with ut | Cut grass with discharge pointing toward | |||
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Excessive mower vibration. |
| Blade m | unting bolts are loose. | Tighten to 70 | ||
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| Mower blades, arbors, or p lleys are | Check and replace as necessary. | |||
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| Mower blades are | ut f balance. | Remove, sharpen and balance blades. | ||
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| Belt installed inco | ectly. | Reinstall correctly. | ||
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Excessive belt wear or breakage. |
| Bent or rough | ulleys. | Repair or replace. | ||
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| Using incorr ct belt. | Replace with correct belt. | |||
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Mower drive belt slips or fails to |
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| Mower drive belt broken. | Replace drive belt. | |||
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Mower does not engage. |
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| PTO clutch not adjusted. | See PTO Clutch Adjustment section. | |||
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| Battery voltage too low. | Recharge battery & check alternator. | |||
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