Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting the Rider continued.

Problem

Cause

Remedy

 

 

 

Engine runs but rider will not drive.

Hydraulic release valve(s) in “open”

Turn valve(s) clockwise to close.

 

position.

 

 

 

 

 

Belt is broken.

See Drive Belt Replacement.

 

 

 

 

Drive belt slips.

See problem and cause below.

 

 

 

 

Brake is not fully released.

See authorized service dealer.

 

 

 

Rider drive belt slips.

Pulleys or belt greasy or oily.

Clean as required.

 

 

 

 

Tension to loose.

Adjust spring tension.

 

 

 

 

Belt stretched or worn.

Replace belt.

 

 

 

Brake will not hold.

Brake is incorrectly adjusted.

See Brake Adjustment.

 

 

 

 

Brake pads worn.

Replace with new brake pads.

 

 

 

Rider steers or handles poorly.

Steering linkage is loose.

Check and tighten any loose connections.

 

 

 

 

Improper tire inflation.

See Regular Maintenance section.

 

 

 

Troubleshooting the Mower

Problem

 

Cause

 

 

 

Remedy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mower will not raise.

 

 

for

 

 

Reproduction

 

Lift linkage not prope ly attached.

See authorized service dealer.

Engine stalls easily with mower

 

Engine speed too slow.

Set to full throttle.

engaged.

 

Ground speed t

fast.

Decrease grou d speed.

 

 

Cutting height set t

l w.

Cut all grass at maximum cutting.

 

 

Discharge chu e jamming with ut

Cut grass with discharge pointing toward

 

 

grass.

 

 

 

previously cut area.

 

 

 

 

 

Excessive mower vibration.

 

Blade m

unting bolts are loose.

Tighten to 70 lbs-ft (94 Nm).

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mower blades, arbors, or p lleys are

Check and replace as necessary.

 

 

bent.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mower blades are

ut f balance.

Remove, sharpen and balance blades.

 

 

Not

 

See Maintenance Section.

 

 

Belt installed inco

ectly.

Reinstall correctly.

 

 

 

 

 

Excessive belt wear or breakage.

 

Bent or rough

ulleys.

Repair or replace.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Using incorr ct belt.

Replace with correct belt.

 

 

 

 

 

Mower drive belt slips or fails to

 

Idl r pull

y spring broken or not

Repair or replace as needed.

drive.

 

properly attached.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mower drive belt broken.

Replace drive belt.

 

 

 

 

Mower does not engage.

 

Electrical wiring damage.

Locate & repair damaged wire.

 

 

 

 

 

 

PTO clutch not adjusted.

See PTO Clutch Adjustment section.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Battery voltage too low.

Recharge battery & check alternator.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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