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Problem
Possible cause(s)
Remedy
Battery does not
charge
1. Fuse defective.
Replace fuse. If the fuse blows
repeatedly, determine the cause
(usually a short-circuit).
2. Poor contact between
battery poles and cables.
Check the connections.
Machine doesn’t
move
1. Brake is engaged.
Keep the brake pedal pressed down
and release the parking brake,
release the brake pedal slowly to
start forward movement of the
machine.
2. Gearbox disengaged
(Hydrostatic Gear).
Engage the gearbox.
3. Drive belt detached.
Fit belt in place.
4.Drive belt defective or
worn.
Replace drive belt.
Strong
vibrations
1. Blades loose.
Check and tighten all the blades
(see Torque tightening par. 6.4.4) or
contact your Dealer or Service
center.
2. Engine loose.
Check and tighten all the engine
and frame bolts
3. One or both blades are
imbalanced resulting
from damage.
Contact your Dealer or Service
center.
4. Cutting-means
assembly is full of grass.
Clean the cutting-means assembly.
5. Engine mounting not
securely tightened.
Tighten engine mounting or contact
your Dealer or Service center.
6. Belt damaged.
Replace Belt.