RC Mowers 52XP - Troubleshooting

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Probable Cause
Correction
Engine does not start
Emergency Stop switch is in the down
position.
Pull Emergency Stop switch up to operate position. See Emergency
Stop Switch on page 12.
Fuel tank is empty. Fill fuel tank. See Before Operation on page 16.
Fuel supply is contaminated.
Replace with clean fuel.
Battery is not charged.
Charge battery. See Charge Battery on page 25.
Battery cables are loose or corroded.
Clean and tighten cables. See Clean Battery on page 25.
Spark plug wire(s) are loose or spark
plug(s) are faulty.
Connect spark plug wire(s) or replace spark plug(s). Refer to engine
manual.
Electrical system is faulty. Contact your RC Mowers Dealer or RC Mowers at (920) 634-2227.
Engine is faulty.
Contact your RC Mowers Dealer or RC Mowers at (920) 634-2227.
Engine runs rough
Fuel tank is empty.
Fill fuel tank. See Before Operation on page 16.
Spark plug is faulty. Replace spark plug. Refer to engine manual.
Fuel filter is dirty. Clean or replace filter. Refer to engine manual.
Choke switch in on position.
Move Choke switch to off position.
Air Filter cartridge is plugged.
Clean or replace filter. Refer to engine manual.
Engine is faulty. Contact your RC Mowers Dealer or RC Mowers at (920) 634-2227.
Engine overheats
Engine oil level is low.
Add engine oil. Refer to engine manual.
Cooling fins are plugged.
Clean engine. Refer to engine manual.
Engine is faulty.
Contact your RC Mowers Dealer or RC Mowers at (920) 634-2227.
Engine runs when
ignition key is in the off
position
Ignition ground wire is disconnected. Connect ground wire to clean, metal surface.
Ignition switch is faulty.
Contact your RC Mowers Dealer or RC Mowers at (920) 634-2227.
Unit does not drive
Parking brake is engaged. Release parking brake.
Controller “Engage” button is not
pressed.
Confirm “Engage” button is pressed and green indicator light shows
connected.
Transaxles are bypassed.
Turn transaxle bypass valves to operating position. See Move Unit
Manually on page 18.
Transaxle drive belt is faulty.
Replace transaxle drive belt. See Replace Transaxle Drive Belt on page
28.
Transaxles are faulty.
Contact your RC Mowers Dealer or RC Mowers at (920) 634-2227.
Transaxle drive system is faulty.
Contact your RC Mowers Dealer or RC Mowers at (920) 634-2227.
Hydraulic oil level is low.
Add hydraulic oil. See
Check Hydraulic System on page 22.
PTO does not work
PTO belt is faulty.
Replace PTO belt. See
Replace Mower Belts on page 26.
PTO switch, wiring, connectors or clutch
are faulty.
Contact your RC Mowers Dealer or RC Mowers at (920) 634-2227.
Unit moves with engine
off and parking brake
engaged
Parking brake needs adjustment.
Adjust parking brake lever. Contact your RC Mowers Dealer or RC
Mowers at (920) 634-2227.
Parking brake is faulty. Contact your RC Mowers Dealer or RC Mowers at (920) 634-2227.
Unit does not drive
straight
Steering control needs adjustment. Contact your RC Mowers Dealer or RC Mowers at (920) 634-2227.
Unit creeps when
steering joystick is in
neutral position
Actuators need adjustment. Contact your RC Mowers Dealer or RC Mowers at (920) 634-2227.
Unit has poor cutting
quality
Mower blades not level or mower deck
pitch is incorrect.
Level and adjust pitch of mower deck. See Level and Pitch Mower
Deck on page 31.
Mower blades are dull or faulty.
Sharpen or replace mower blades. See Sharpen Blades on page 23.
Mowing speed is too fast.
Drive slower when cutting grass.
Belt tension or condition is poor.
Replace PTO belt or mower drive belt. See Replace Mower Belts on
page 26.
Cutting height is too low.
Do not set height of cut too low. For very tall grass, mow twice.
Oil pressure light is
illuminated
Oil pressure is low.
Stop engine immediately and refer to engine manual.
Malfunction indicator
light is illuminated
System has detected an engine
malfunction.
Stop engine immediately and refer to engine manual.
Blades do not stop
within 5 seconds.
Clutch brake plates worn.
Reverse clutch brake plates. See
Reverse Clutch Brake Plates on page
32. If clutch brake plates have already been reversed, replace clutch.