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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
LOOK FOR
REMEDY
Brake will not hold.
Internal brake worn.
See authorized dealer.
Tractor steers hard or
handles poorly.
Steering linkage is loose.
See authorized dealer.
Improper tire inflation.
See Check Tire Pressure section.
Front wheel spindle bearings
dry.
See authorized dealer.
Troubleshooting the Tractor (Continued)
PROBLEM
LOOK FOR
REMEDY
Mower will not raise.
Lift linkage not properly
attached or damaged.
See authorized dealer.
Mower cut is uneven.
Mower not leveled properly.
See authorized dealer.
Tractor tires not properly
inflated.
See Check Tire Pressure section.
Mower cut is rough
looking.
Engine speed too slow.
Set to full throttle.
Ground speed too fast.
Slow down.
Mower has other problem.
See authorized dealer.
Engine stalls easily with
mower engaged.
Engine speed too slow.
Set to full throttle.
Ground speed to fast.
Slow down.
Dirty or clogged air filter.
See Engine Manual.
Cutting height set too low.
Cut tall grass at maximum cutting height during first pass.
Engine not up to operating
temperature.
Run engine for several minutes to warm-up.
Starting mower in tall grass.
Start the mower in a cleared area.
Excessive mower vibration.
Mower has other problem.
See authorized dealer.
Engine runs and tractor
drives, but mower will not
drive.
PTO not engaged.
Engage the PTO.
Mower has other problem.
See authorized dealer.
Troubleshooting the Mower
Not
for
Reproduction
