32
www.SimplicityMfg.com
Rider Troubleshooting Continued.
PROBLEM
CAUSE
REMEDY
Engine runs, but rider will
1.
Transmission(s) disengaged.
1. Unlock roll release rod(s).
not drive.
2.
Belt is broken.
2. See authorized service dealer.
3.
Drive belt slips.
3. See authorized service dealer.
4.
Brake is not fully released.
4. See authorized service dealer.
5.
Internal transmission problem
5. See authorized service dealer
Rider drive belt slips.
1.
Pulleys or belt greasy or oily.
1. Clean as required.
2.
Belt stretched or worn.
2. See authorized service dealer.
Brake will not hold.
1.
Brake components worn or damaged.
1. See authorized service dealer.
2.
Internal transmission problem.
2. See authorized service dealer.
Rider steers or handles poorly.
1.
Steering linkage is loose.
1. Check and tighten any loose connections.
2.
Improper tire inflation.
2. See Maintenance Section.
Troubleshooting the Mower
PROBLEM
CAUSE
REMEDY
Mower will not raise.
1.
Mower deck not properly installed.
1. See Mower Removal and Installation.
2.
Deck lift component(s) damaged.
2. See authorized service dealer.
Mower cut is uneven.
1.
Mower not leveled properly.
1. See Mower Adjustment.
2. Rider tires not inflated
2. See Maintenance Section.
equally or properly.
Mower cut is rough looking.
1.
Engine speed too slow.
1. Set engine speed control to FAST.
2.
Ground speed too fast.
2. Decrease ground speed.
3.
Blades are dull.
3. Sharpen or replace blades.
See Servicing the Mower Blades.
4.
Mower drive belt slipping
4. See authorized service dealer.
because it is oily or worn.
5.
Blades not properly fastened
5. See Servicing the Mower Blades.
to spindles.
Engine stalls easily with
1.
Engine speed too slow.
1. Set engine speed control to FAST.
mower engaged.
2.
Ground speed too fast.
2. Decrease ground speed.
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 hardware is loose.
1. Tighten to 50-60 ft.lbs (68-81 N.m.).
2.
Mower blades, spindles,
2. See authorized service dealer.
or pulleys are bent.
3.
Mower blades are out
3. Remove, sharpen, and balance blades.
of balance.
See Maintenance Section.
4.
Belt installed incorrectly.
4. See authorized service dealer.
Excessive belt wear or breakage.
1.
Bent or rough pulleys.
1. See authorized service dealer.
2.
Using incorrect belt.
2. See authorized service dealer.
Mower drive belt slips
1.
Idler pulley spring broken or not
1. See authorized service dealer.
or fails to drive.
properly attached.
2. Mower drive belt broken.
2. See authorized service dealer.
Troubleshooting
Not
for
Reproduction
