Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Service
Troubleshooting the Rider (Continued)
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Engine runs, but rider will not drive. | 1. | Ground speed control lever in | 1. | Shift in forward or reverse. |
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| 2. | Transmission release lever in | 2. | Move into drive position. |
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| 3. | Belt is broken. | 3. | See “Drive Belt Replacement.” |
| 4. | Drive belt slips. | 4. | See problem and cause below. |
| 5. | Brake is not fully released. | 5. | See “Brake Adjustment.” |
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Rider drive belt slips. | 1. | Clutch is out of adjustment. | 1. | See your dealer. |
| 2. | Pulleys or belt greasy or oily. | 2. | Clean as required. |
| 3. | Belt stretched or worn. | 3. | Replace with correct belt. |
| 4. | Idler pulley pivot bracket “frozen” | 4. | Remove idler pulley, clean and lubricate. |
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Brake will not hold. | 1. | Brake is incorrectly adjusted. | 1. | See “Brake Adjustment.” |
| 2. | Internal brake disc on | 2. | See your dealer. |
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Rider steers hard or handles poorly. | 1. | Steering linkage is loose. | 1. | Check and tighten any loose connections. |
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| 2. | Improper tire inflation. | 2. | Check and correct. |
| 3. | Spindle bearings dry. | 3. | Grease spindles. See “Lubricating the |
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TROUBLESHOOTING THE MOWER
PROBLEM | CAUSE | REMEDY | ||
Mower will not raise. | 1. | Lift cable not properly attached or | 1. | Attach or repair. |
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Mower cut is uneven. | 1. | Mower not leveled properly. | 1. | See “Mower Adjustment.” |
| 2. | Rider tires not inflated equally | 2. | See “Normal Care.” |
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Mower cut is rough looking. | 1. | Engine speed too slow. | 1. | Set to full speed. |
| 2. | Ground speed too fast. | 2. | Set ground speed control lever at a slower |
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| 3. | Blades dull and require sharpening. 3. | See “Servicing the Mower Blades.” | |
| 4. | Mower drive belt slipping. | 4. | Belt oily or worn. Clean or replace belt as |
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| 5. | Check PTO (Electric Clutch) | 5. | Clutch may need to be adjusted. |
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| 6. | Blades not properly fastened. | 6. | See “Servicing the Mower Blades.” |
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Engine stalls easily with | 1. | Engine speed too slow. | 1. | Set for 3/4 to full throttle. |
mower engaged. | 2. | Ground speed too fast. | 2. | Reduce ground speed. |
| 3. | Carburetor not adjusted properly. | 3. | Adjust carburetor. (See Engine Manual.) |
| 4. | Cutting height set too low when | 4. | Cut tall grass at maximum cutting height |
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| 5. | Discharge chute jamming with | 5. | Cut grass with discharge pointing toward |
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Excessive mower vibration. | 1. | Blade mounting screws are loose. | 1. | Tighten to |
| 2. | Mower blade(s), arbors, or pulleys | 2. | Check and replace as necessary. |
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| 3. | Mower blade(s) out of balance. | 3. | Remove, sharpen and balance blade(s). |
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| See “Servicing the Mower Blade(s).” |
| 4. | Belt installed incorrectly. | 4. | See “Belt Replacement.” |
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Excessive belt breakage. | 1. | Bent or rough pulleys. | 1. | Repair or replace. |
| 2. | Using incorrect belt. | 2. | See your dealer. |
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Mower drive belt slips or fails to drive. | 1. | Idler pulley spring broken or not | 1. | See your dealer. |
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| 2. | Mower drive belt broken. | 2. | Replace. |
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