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Section 7: Troubleshooting
Z44 & Z52 (S/N 472620 -526170) Zero Turning Radius Mowers Riding Mowers Accu-Z Razor
®
357-044M
2/27/07
Land Pride
Table of Contents
Section 7: Troubleshooting
Symptoms
Probable Causes
Suggested Remedies
Starting motor does not crank
Park lever is not in park position (ON)
or park switch is out of adjustment
Place control handle in neutral and full
out, pull up on park lever. Re-adjust
park position switch
Blade Engagement switch is engaged
Disengage blade switch
Weak or dead battery
Recharge or replace
For additional causes
See engine manual
Engine cranks but does not start
No fuel or line plugged
Fill tank or replace line
Numerous
See engine manual
Left Hand Tank has gas
Switch Left/Right tank valve.
See Figure 4-8 on page 32.
Engine:
Runs with continuous misfiring or
engine runs unevenly or erratically
Numerous
See engine manual
Grass cutting is ragged or uneven
Dull, bent or broken cutting blades
Sharpen or replace cutting blades
Deck full of wet sticky grass
Clean underside of deck
Cutting Blades are not operating at full
engine speed
Increase engine rpms to full speed
(3600 rpm)
Belt over center take-up is loose
Tension over center take-up
Worn or broken belts
Replace worn and broken belts
Deck is not level
Check air pressure in all 4 tires
Make level adjustments to the deck
Loss of power or system will not operate
in either direction
Bypass valve rods are disengaged
Engage bypass valve rods
Linkage bolt is loose or lost
Replace linkage bolt
Bad pump belt and/or idler pulley
Replace belt and/or idler pulley
Tighten idler pulley if loose
Loose, lost or broke idler pulley spring
Reattach or replace idler pulley spring
Restrictions in air cleaner
Service air cleaner
Internal interference or leakage in
Hydro-Drive
See your dealer
Insufficient hydraulic oil supply
Have dealer check hydro-drive
Poor compression
See your dealer
Steering linkage needs adjustment
Adjust linkage
Air in system
Check filter & fittings
For additional causes
See engine manual
Overheating
Air intake screen or cleaning fins
clogged
Clean screen and fin
Not operating engine at rated speed
Increase engine speed to 3600 rpm
For additional causes
See engine manual
Low oil pressure
(Indicated by oil light on while engine is
running.)
Low oil level
Add oil
Oil diluted or too light
Change oil and check for source of
contamination