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6.2
Problem Cause Remedy
Mower Operates in
One Direction Only or
Jerky When Starting
Steering linkage out of adjustment Re-adjust drive linkage
Drive belt slipping or pulley damage Repair or replace drive belt or pulley
Bypass valves not closed completely Close Bypass valves
Air trapped in hydraulic system Purge transaxles
Transaxle faulty Consult Dealer
Other Consult Dealer
Transaxle Leaks Oil
Damaged seal, housing, or gaskets Replace damaged components
Air trapped in hydraulic system Purge hydraulic system
Other Consult Dealer
Mower Creeps when
Steering Control
Lever/s are in Neutral
Steering linkage out of adjustment Re-adjust drive linkage
Neutral Lock positon not adjusted properly Re-adjust neutral lock position
Other Consult Dealer
Mower Veers or
Circles in One
Direction
Steering linkage out of adjustment or bent Re-adjust drive linkage or replace if bent
Tires improperly inflated Inflate to the proper air pressure
Tracking out of adjustment Re-adjust tracking or replace if bent
Transaxle faulty Consult Dealer
Transaxle Noisy
Oil level low or contaminated oil Fill to proper level or change oil & filter
Excessive loading Reduce vehicle loading
Loose parts Repair or replace loose parts
Bypass assembly sticking Repair or replace linkage
Air trapped in hydraulic system Purge hydraulic system
Other Consult Dealer
Engine Stalls when
Blades are Engaged
Operator not on seat Sit on seat
Faulty Safety Interlock system Consult Dealer
Blades blocked by foreign material Remove material blocking blade rotation
Deck drive belt not properly routed Repair or Consult Dealer
Other Consult Dealer
Mower Blades Do Not
Rotate
Deck belt tension lever disengaged
Engage deck belt tension lever to apply tension
on belt
Deck drive belt off pulley(s) Re-install belt
Electric Clutch not engaging See Electric Clutch Not Engaging Mower Blades
Deck drive belt broke Replace belt
Other Consult Dealer
Electric Clutch Not
Engaging Mower
Blades
Blade Engagement Switch malfunction Consult Dealer
Electric Clutch wire connector disconnected Re-connect connector to main harness connector
Fuse blown Check fuses – repair and replace as required
Electric Clutch wires damaged Consult Dealer
Electric Clutch malfunction Consult Dealer
Battery voltage and/or current to low Test battery – replace as required
Other Consult Dealer
Excessive Belt Wear
or Breakage
Bent or damaged pulley Repair or replace
Use of incorrect belt Replace with correct OEM belt
Incorrect belt tension Consult Dealer
Incorrect belt alignment Consult Dealer
Other Consult Dealer