Troubleshooting the tractor
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Engine exhaust is black.
1. Dirty air filter.
1. Replace air filter. See engine manual.
2. Choke is closed.
2. Change engine speed control position.
Engine runs, but tractor will not drive.
1. Air trapped in transmission.
1. Purge transmission.
2. Transmission release lever in the released position.
2. Move into the engaged position.
3. Drive belt is broken.
3. See “Tractor drive belt replacement”.
4. Drive belt slips.
4. See “Tractor drive belt slips” below.
5. Brake is not fully released.
5. See authorized dealer.
Tractor drive belt slips.
1. Clutch linkage binding.
1. See authorized 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 frozen in declutched position. 4. Remove idler pulley bracket. Clean and lubricate.
Brake will not hold.
1. Brake is incorrectly adjusted.
1. See “Brake adjustment”.
2. Internal brake disc on transaxle worn.
2. See authorized dealer.
Tractor steers hard or handles poorly.
1. Steering linkage is loose.
1. Check and tighten any loose connections. See “Steering gear adjustment”.
2. Improper tire inflation.
2. See “Regular maintenance” section.
3. Spindle bearings dry.
3. Grease spindles. See “Lubrication” section.
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