Simplicity 4200 Series User Manual

Troubleshooting & Repairs
3. Mower cut is rough (ooking. (Cont’d.)
C. Blades dull & require sharpening. See Normal Care section.
D. Mower drive belt slipping. Belt oily or worn. Clean or
replace belt.as necessary. Readjust belt tension.
4. Engine stalls easily with mower engaged.
A. Tractor ground speed too fast. Use lower gear.
B. Engine Speed too slow. Set for three-fourths to full speed.
C. Cutting height set too low when mowing tall grass. Cut tall grass at maximum
cutting height during first pass.
D. Discharge chute jamming with cut grass. Cut grass with discharge pointing toward
previously cut area.
5. Excessive mower vibration.
A. Blade mounting screws are loose. Torque to 55 ft.lbs. (74 N.m). See Normal Care
section.
B. lyiower blades, arbois, or pulleys are bent. Check and
feplace as necessary.
C. Mower blades are out of balance. Remove, sharpen, and balance blades
(see Normal Care section).
6. Excessive belt breakage.
A. Belt tension too tight. Readjust belt tension.
B. Bent or rough pulleys. Repair or replace.
C. Using incorrect belt. See your dealer.
7. Mower drive belt slips or fails to drive.
A. Mower drive belt out of adjustment. See Adjustment section.
B. Mower drive belt broken. Replace belt. ^able 2. Troubleshooting (Cont’d.)
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
A dead battery or one too weak to start the
engine may not mean the battery needs to be
replaced. It may, as an example, mean that
the charging system is not working properly
or that the battery has lost its charge during
storage. First,, “Clean Battery & Cables”
and “Check Battery Fluid Level” as describ¬
ed on page 12. Have the battery recharged if
necessary. If there is any doubt about the
cause of the problem, see your dealer. If you
must replace the battery, remove and install
the battery as described in “Clean Battery &
Cables”.
JUMP STARTING WITH AUXILIARY
(BOOSTER) BATTERY
Jump starting is not recommended. First,
check the battery as described in “Battery
Replacement” above. If jump starting must
be done, follow these instructions. Both
booster and discharged batteries should be
treated carefully when using jumper cables.
Follow exactly procedures one through five,
being careful not to cause sparks.

Simplicity 4200 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Simplicity
Model	4200 Series
Category	Tractor
Language	English