Troubleshooting,Adjustments,& Service
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PROBLEM
Engine runs, but rider will
not drive.
CAUSE
1. Hydraulic release lever(s)
in '_free-wheel" position.
2. Belt is broken. 2.
3. Drive belt slips. 3.
4. Brake is not fully released. 4.
Rider drive belt slips. 1. Pulleys or belt greasy or oily. 1.
2. Tension too loose. 2.
3. Belt stretched or worn. 3.
Brake will not hold. 1. Brake is incorrectly adjusted. 1.
2. Brake pads worn. 2.
Rider steers or handles poorly. 1. Steering linkage is loose. 1.
2. Improper tire inflation. 2.
REMEDY
1. Move lever(s) forward to "drive" position.
See Pushing The Rider By Hand.
See Drive Belt Replacement.
See problem and cause below.
See authorized service dealer
Clean as required.
Adjust spring tension.
See Drive Belt Replacement
Replace belt.
See Brake Adjustment.
Replace with new brake pads.
Check and tighten any loose connections.
See Regular Maintenance Section.
TROUBLESHOOTING THE MOWER
PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY
Mower will not raise. 1. Lift linkage not properly attached 1. See authorized service dealer for repair.
or damaged.
Engine stalls easily with 1. Engine speed too slow. 1. Set to full throttle.
mower engaged. 2. Ground speed too fast. 2. Decrease Ground Speed.
3. Cutting height set too low. 3. Cut tall grass at maximum cutting
height during first pass.
Cut grass with discharge pointing toward
previously cut area.
Tighten to 70 ft.lbs. (94 Nm).
Check and replace as necessary.
Excessive mower vibration.
Excessive belt wear or breakage.
Mower drive belt slips
or fails to drive.
Mower does not engage.
4. Discharge chute jamming 4.
with cut grass.
1. Blade mounting bolts are loose. 1.
2. Mower blades, arbors, 2.
or pulleys are bent.
3. Mower blades are out 3.
of balance.
4. Belt installed incorrectly. 4.
1. Bent or rough pulleys. 1.
2. Using incorrect belt. 2.
1. Idler pulley spring broken or not 1.
properly attached.
2. Mower drive belt broken. 2.
1. Electrical wiring damage. 1.
2. Battery voltage too low. 2.
Remove, sharpen, and balance blades.
See Maintenance Section.
Reinstall Correctly.
Repair or replace.
Replace with correct belt.
Repair or replace as needed.
Replace drive belt.
Locate & repair damaged wire.
Recharge battery and check alternator.
See Battery Maintenance section.
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