Poor cut - uneven
1. Worn, bent or loose blade.
2. Mower deck not level.
3. Buildup of grass, leaves, trash under
mower.
4. Bent blade mandrel.
5. Clogged mower deck vent holes
from buildup of grass, leaves, and trash
around mandrels.
1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.
2. Level mower deck.
3. Clean underside of mower housing.
4. Replace blade mandrel.
5. Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.
Mower blades
will
not rotate
1. Obstruction in clutch mechanism.
2. Worn/damaged mower drive belt.
3. Frozen idler pulley.
4. Frozen blade mandrel.
1. Remove obstruction.
2. Replace mower drive belt.
3. Replace idler pulley.
4. Replace blade mandrel.
Poor grass
discharge
1. Engine speed too slow.
2. Travel speed too fast.
3. Wet grass.
4. Mower deck not level.
5. Low/uneven tyre air pressure.
6. Worn, bent or loose blade.
7. Buildup of grass, leaves, trash under
mower.
8. Mower drive belt worn.
9. Blades improperly installed.
10. Improper blades used.
11. Clogged mower deck vent holes
from buildup of grass, leaves, trash
around mandrels.
1. Place throttle control in "FAST" position.
2. Shift to slower speed.
3. Allow grass to dry before mowing.
4. Level mower deck.
5. Check tyres for proper air pressure.
6. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.
7. Clean underside of mower housing.
8. Replace mower drive belt.
9. Reinstall blades sharp edge down.
10. Replace with blades listed in parts manual.
11. Clean around mandrels to open vent
holes.
Headlight(s) not
working
(if so equipped)
1. Switch is "OFF".
2. Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out.
3. Faulty light switch.
4. Loose or damaged wiring.
5. Blown fuse.
1. Turn switch "ON".
2. Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).
3. Check/replace light switch.
4. Check wiring and connections.
5. Replace fuse.
Battery will not
charge
1. Bad battery cell(s).
2. Poor cable connections.
3. Faulty regulator (if so equipped).
4. Faulty alternator.
1. Replace battery.
2. Check/clean all connections.
3. Replace regulator.
4. Replace alternator
Loss of drive
1. Freewheel control in "disengaged"
position. (Mechanical transmission)
2. Debris on steering plate (if quipped).
3. Motion drive belt worn, damaged,
or broken.
4. Air trapped in transmission during
shipment or servicing.
5. Axle key missing.
1. Place freewheel control in "engaged"
position. (Mechanical transmission)
2. See "CLEANING" in the maintenance section.
3. Replace motion drive belt.
4. Purge transmission.
5. Install axle key at rear wheel. See "TO
REMOVE WHEEL" in the Service and
Adjustments section.
Engine "back
fi
res"
when turning
engine "OFF"
1. Engine throttle control not set
between half and full speed (fast)
position before stopping engine.
1. Move throttle control between half and full
speed (fast) position before stopping engine.
Engine dies when
tractor is shifted
into reverse
1. Reverse operation system (ROS)
is not "ON" while mower or other
attachment is engaged.
1. Turn ignition key to ROS "ON" position. See
Operation section.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
