RC Mowers TK-44E - Page 34

TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Probable Cause
Correction
Engine does not start.
Emergency stop switch is in the down
position
Pull Emergency Stop up to operate position. See Emergency Stop
Switch on page 12.
Fuel tank is empty.
Fill fuel tank. See Before Operation on page 13.
Fuel supply is contaminated.
Replace with clean fuel.
Battery is not charged.
Charge battery. See Charge Battery on page 21.
Battery cables are loose or corroded.
Clean and tighten cables. See Clean Battery on page 20.
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 RC Mowers.
Engine is faulty.
Contact RC Mowers.
Engine runs rough.
Fuel tank is empty.
Fill fuel tank. See Before Operation on page 13.
Spark plug is faulty.
Replace spark plug. Refer to engine manual.
Fuel filter is dirty.
Clean or replace filter. Refer to engine manual.
Air Filter cartridge is plugged.
Clean or replace filter. Refer to engine manual.
Choke knob in on position.
Move Choke knob to off position.
Engine is faulty.
Contact RC Mowers.
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 RC Mowers.
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 RC Mowers.
Ignition ground wire is disconnected.
Connect ground wire to clean, metal surface.
Unit does not drive.
Parking brake is engaged.
Release parking brake.
Controller “Engage” button is not
pressed.
Confirm “Engage” button is pressed.
Transaxles are bypassed.
Turn transaxle bypass valves to operating position. See Move Unit
Manually on page 15.
Transaxle drive belt is faulty.
Replace transaxle drive belt. See Replace Transaxle Drive Belt on
page 26.
Transaxles are faulty.
Contact RC Mowers.
Transaxle drive system is faulty.
Contact RC Mowers.
Hydraulic oil level is low.
Add hydraulic oil. See Check Hydraulic System on page 21.
PTO does not work.
PTO belt is faulty.
Replace PTO belt. See Replace Mower Belts on page 24.
PTO switch, wiring, connectors or clutch
are faulty.
Contact RC Mowers.
Unit moves with engine
off and parking brake
engaged.
Parking brake needs adjustment.
Adjust parking brake lever. See Adjust Parking Brake Lever on
page 28.
Parking brake is faulty.
Contact RC Mowers.
Unit does not drive
straight.
Steering control needs adjustment.
Refer to remote control owner’s manual.
Unit creeps when
steering joystick is in
neutral position.
Transaxles need adjustment.
See Adjust Transaxles on page 23.
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 30.
Mower blades are dull or faulty.
Sharpen or replace mower blades. See Sharpen Blades on page 19.
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 24.
Cutting height is too low.
Do not set height of cut too low. For very tall grass, mow twice.
Blades do not stop
within 5 seconds.
Clutch brake plates worn.
Reverse clutch brake plates. See Reverse Clutch Brake Plates on
page 27. If clutch brake plates have already been reversed, replace
clutch.
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