TROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshooting the Tractor (Continued)

PROBLEM

LOOK FOR

REMEDY

 

 

 

Brake will not hold.

Internal brake worn.

See authorized dealer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Steering linkage is loose.

See authorized dealer.

 

 

 

Tractor steers hard or

Improper tire inflation.

See Check Tire Pressure section.

handles poorly.

 

 

Front wheel spindle bearings

See authorized dealer.

 

 

dry.

 

 

 

 

Troubleshooting the Mower

PROBLEM

LOOK FOR

REMEDY

Mower will not raise.

Lift linkage not properly attached

See authorized dealer.

or damaged.

 

 

 

Reproduction

 

Mower not leveled properly.

See authorized dealer.

Mower cut is uneven.

Tractor tires not properly

See Check Ti e P essure section.

 

inflated.

 

 

 

Engine speed too slow.

Set to ull thr ttle.

Mower cut is rough

Ground speed too fast.

Slow down.

looking.

 

 

for

 

Mower has other problem.

See authorized dealer.

 

Engine speed too slow.

Set to full throttle.

 

Not

 

Ground speed to fast.Sl w d wn.

 

 

 

Engine stalls easily with

Dirty or clogged air filter.

See Engine Manual.

mower engaged.

 

 

 

Cutting height set too low.

Cut tall grass at maximum cutting height during first pass.

 

 

 

 

 

Engine not up to op rating

Run engine for several minutes to warm-up.

 

temperature.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Starting mower in tall grass.

Start the mower in a cleared area.

 

 

 

Excessive mower vibration.

Mower has other problem.

See authorized dealer.

 

 

 

Engine runs and tractor

PTO not engaged.

Engage the PTO.

 

 

 

drives, but mower will not

 

 

 

Mower has other problem.

See authorized dealer.

drive.

 

 

 

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