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Troubleshooting the Tractor — Continued
SYMPTOM
PROBLEM
SOLUTION
Tractor drive belt slips.
1.
Clutch is out of adjustment.
1. See authorized service dealer.
2.
Pulleys or belt greasy or oily.
2. Clean as required.
3.
Belt stretched or worn.
3. Replace belt.
4.
Idler pulley pivot bracket
4. Remove idler pulley, clean and lubricate.
“frozen” in declutched position.
Brake will not hold.
1.
Brake is incorrectly adjusted.
1. See Brake Adjustment.
2.
Internal brake disc on
2. See authorized service dealer
transaxle worn.
Tractor steers hard or
1.
Steering linkage is loose.
1. Check and tighten any loose connections.
handles poorly.
See Steering Gear Adjustment.
2.
Improper tire inflation.
2. Check and correct. See Adjustment Section
3.
Spindle bearings dry.
3. Grease spindles. See Lubrication Section
Drive belt does not stop when
1.
Belt stops or belt tension
1. See authorized service dealer.
clutch/brake pedal depressed.
out of adjustment.
TROUBLESHOOTING THE MOWER
SYMPTOM
PROBLEM
SOLUTION
Mower will not raise.
1.
Lift rod not properly attached
1. Attach or repair.
or damaged.
Mower cut is uneven.
1.
Mower not leveled properly.
1. See Mower Adjustment.
2. Tractor tires not inflated
2. See Maintenance Section.
equally or properly.
Mower cut is rough looking.
1.
Engine speed too slow.
1. Set to full speed.
2.
Ground speed too fast.
2. Slow down.
3.
Blades are dull.
3. Sharpen or replace blades.
See Mower Blade Service.
4.
Mower drive belt slipping
4. Clean or replace belt as necessary.
because it is oily or worn.
5.
Blades not properly fastened
5. See Servicing the Mower Blades.
to arbors.
Engine stalls easily with
1.
Engine speed too slow.
1. Set to full throttle.
mower engaged.
2.
Ground speed too fast.
2. Slow down.
3.
Cutting height set too low.
3. Cut tall grass at maximum cutting
height during first pass.
4.
Discharge chute jamming
4. Cut grass with discharge pointing toward
with cut grass.
previously cut area.
Excessive mower vibration.
1.
Blade mounting screws
1. Tighten to 45-55 ft.lbs. (61-75 N.m.).
are loose.
2.
Mower blades, arbors,
2. Check and replace as necessary.
or pulleys are bent.
3.
Mower blades are out
3. Remove, sharpen, and balance blades.
of balance.
4. See Maintenance Section.
4.
Belt installed incorrectly.
5. Reinstall Correctly.
Excessive belt wear or breakage.
1.
Bent or rough pulleys.
1. Repair or replace.
2.
Using incorrect belt.
2. Replace with correct belt.
Mower drive belt slips
1.
Idler pulley spring broken or not
1. Repair or replace as needed.
or fails to drive.
properly attached.
2. Mower drive belt broken.
2. Replace drive belt.
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