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2 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Chart
TRACTOR TROUBLESHOOTING CONTINUED
PROBLEM CAUSES REMEDIES SEE SECTION
Tractor steers hard 1. Steering linkage is loose. Check and tighten any loose connections. 4, 8
or handles poorly. 2. Improper tire inflation. Check and correct. 3
3. Wheel bearings dry Grease wheels and lubricate steering linkage 3
or steering linkage dry.
4. Power steering unit defective. Repair or replace. 8
Low oil pressure 1. The engine oil pressure light may Light should go out immediately. If the light
light is on. go on when the engine is first stays lit, contact your dealer.
started; this is normal.
Irregular voltage 1. Battery discharged. Recharge or replace battery.
light is on. 2. Charging system malfunctioning. See your dealer.
or volt meter
indicatesirregular
voltage level.
Differential lock 1. Differential lock cable See your dealer.
won’t engage. out of adjustment.
Cruise control 1. Cruise lever tension See your dealer.
won’t stay out of adjustment.
engaged.
2-Speed control 1. Operator error. See Operation Section.
won’t shift. 2. Transmission failure. See your dealer.
TROUBLESHOOTING THE MOWER
PROBLEM CAUSES REMEDIES SEE SECTION
Mower will not 1. Lift chains not attached or Attach chains. 3
raise. damaged.
Mower cut is 1. Mower not leveled properly. Level mower deck. 3, 18
uneven. 2. Tractor tires not inflated Check and inflate tires. 3
equally or properly.
Mower cut is 1. Engine speed too slow. Always mow at full throttle. N/A
rough looking. 2. Ground speed too fast. Slow down. N/A
3. Blades are dull. Sharpen or replace blades. 3, 6
4. PTO drive belt slipping Clean or replace belt as necessary. 5, 16
because it is oily or worn.
5. Blades not properly fastened Tighten to 45-55 ft.lbs. (61-75 N.m.). 6, 18
to arbors.
Engine stalls 1. Engine speed too slow. Always mow at full throttle. N/A
easily with mower 2. Ground speed too fast. Slow down. N/A
engaged. 3. Carburetor improperly adjusted Adjust carburetor. See Engine Manual
(gas only).
4. Cutting height set too low. Cut tall grass at maximum cutting N/A
height during first pass.
5. Discharge chute jamming Cut grass with discharge pointing toward N/A
with cut grass. previously cut area.
Excessive mower 1. Blade mounting screws Tighten to 45-55 ft.lbs. (61-75 N.m.). 6, 18
vibration. are loose.
2. Mower blades, arbors, Check and replace as necessary. 18
or pulleys are bent.
3. Mower blades are out Remove, sharpen, and balance blades. 3, 18
of balance.
4. Mower belt installed incorrectly. Reinstall correctly. 5, 18
Excessive PTO belt 1. Using incorrect belt. Replace with correct belt. 5, 18
wear or breakage. 2. Bent or rough pulleys. Repair or replace. 16, 18
PTO belt slips or 1. Idler pulley spring broken or not Repair or replace as needed. 18
fails to drive. properly attached.
2. PTO drive belt broken. Replace drive belt. 5, 18
3. Non-matched belts. Replace belts with matched set.
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