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Section 7 Troubleshooting
7/14/08
ZRP44 & ZRP52 Zero Turning Radius Mowers 356-117M
Land Pride
Table of Contents
Section 7 Troubleshooting
The majority of operating problems that occur with a system can be traced to improper adjustments or delayed service.
A consistently applied preventative maintenance program, as outlined in the maintenance section of this manual, will
prevent many problems. The following chart is designed to help you locate a problem by suggesting probable causes and
the recommended solutions.
Symptoms
Probable Causes
Suggested Remedies
Starting motor does not crank
Control handles not in park brake
position (out) or switch not adjusted
Place control handle in park brake
position or re-adjust switch
Blade Engagement switch 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 f or replace line
Numerous
See engine manual
One fuel tank is empty
Switch Left/Right tank valve.
Open shut-off valves on bottom of
tanks by turning counter clockwise.
See Figure 4-7 on page 28
Engine:
Runs with continuous misfiring or
engine runs unevenly or erratically
Numerous
See engine manual
Loss of power or system will not
operate in either direction
Restrictions in air cleaner
Service air cleaner
Internal interference or leakage in
Hydro-Drive
See your dealer
Internal interference or leakage in
wheel motor
See your dealer
Insufficient hydraulic oil supply
Check oil level in reservoir
Have dealer check hydraulic 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
For additional causes
See engine manual
Low oil pressure
Low oil level
Add oil
Oil diluted or too light
Change oil and check for source of
contamination
High oil consumption
Numerous
See your dealer
Mower jerky when starting or
operates in one direction only
Steering control linkage needs
adjustment
Adjust linkage
Hydraulic pump or wheel motors faulty
See your dealer
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