EverRide Hornet EZYN2048S, Operator'S & Parts Manual

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MOWER TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE- 52
The following troubleshooting guide is for the mower deck and its drive. This assumes the power unit en-
gine is running to prescribed
specifications. Consult the mower repair reference for all system checks.
Before attempting repair or test, observe the general condition of the power unit and mower. Make certain the
power unit is operating properly and the mower is setup correctly. The following information may give you some
hints in what to look for when attempting to solve a problem with the mower. If the problem cannot be easily
solved, contact your
EverRide dealer.
SYMPTOM PROBLEM CORRECTION
Excessive Vibration. Loose spindle/blade fasteners. Re-torque or replace as necessary.
Blade interference with grass
buildup in deck. Clean the underside of the deck.
Blades out of balance. Balance blades according to
instructions found on page 44.
Blade(s) broken or worn badly. Replace mowing blades in sets of 3.
Engine mounting bolts are loose. Tighten the engine mounting bolts.
Engine/Idler/Blade pulley loose. Tighten the pulley.
Engine Pulley damaged. Contact Dealer.
Failed spindle bearing Replace Bearings.
Uneven Cutting Height. Blades dull. Sharpen or replace blades.
Cutting blade(s) is/are bent. Install new cutting blades.
Deck is not level. Level Deck.
Anti-scalp not set correctly. Adjust height of anti-scalp wheel.
Grass buildup under deck. Clean underside of deck.
Incorrect tire pressure. Adjust p.s.i. to 12 p.s.i rear and 15
p.s.i. front.
Blade spindle bent. Contact Dealer.
Ground speed too fast Cut at slower speed.
Blades Wear Too Fast. Cutting in sandy conditions. Increase deck mowing height.
Cutting in rocky conditions. Increase deck mowing height.
Heat treat has been removed by
sharpening with grinder. Replace mowing blades in sets of 3.
Not Cutting Clean. Blades dull. Sharpen or replace blades.
Blades installed upside down. Install blades correctly.
Blade RPM too low. Use full throttle position.