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Section 8: Troubleshooting
ZSR54, & ZSR60 Accu-Z Razor
®
Zero Turn Mowers 357-344M
Table of Contents
7/01/14
Overheating
Air intake screen or cleaning fins clogged Clean screen and fins
Not operating engine at rated speed
Increase engine speed to 3600 rpm
Other causes
See Engine Operator’s 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
High oil consumption
Other causes
See your dealer
Mower jerky when starting or
operates in one direction only
Steering control linkage needs
adjustment
Adjust linkage See “Steering Adjustments” on
page 23
Hydro-drive faulty
See your dealer
Hydraulic system operates hot
Hydro-drive faulty
See your dealer
Not operating engine at rated speed
Increase engine speed to 3600 rpm
Steering levers do not return to
neutral
Steering linkage rods are out of
adjustment
Adjust linkage See “Steering Adjustments” on
page 23
Steering linkage rods are bent, broken, or
missing.
Replace steering linkage rods
See item 14 on page 41
Transaxle neutral return spring is broken
or missing
Replace transaxle neutral return spring
Mower creeps when steering
control levers are in neutral
Transaxle neutral return spring is broken
or missing
Replace transaxle neutral return spring
Mower circles or veers in one
direction
Steering linkage needs adjustment
Adjust linkage See “Steering Adjustments” on
page 23
Hydro-drive faulty
See your dealer
Troubleshooting Chart
Symptoms
Probable Causes
Suggested Remedies
