Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
TRACTOR TROUBLESHOOTING CONTINUED
PROBLEM
CAUSE
REMEDY
Brake will not hold.
1.
2.
Brake is incorrectly adjusted.
Brake worn out
See Brake Adjustment.
See your dealer
Tractor steers hard.
1.
2.
3.
Power steering Malfunction
Improper tire inflation.
Spindle bearings dry.
See your dealer.
Check and correct.
Grease spindles. See Lubrication.
Low Oil Pressure Light is On
1.
The engine oil pressure light may Light should go out immediately. If the light
go on when the engine is first
started; this is normal.
stays lit, contact your dealer.
Irregular Voltage Light is On.
Or Volt Meter Indicates Irregular
Voltage Level
1.
2.
Battery discharged.
Charging system malfunctioning. See you dealer.
Recharge or replace battery.
Differential Lock Won’t Engage
1.
1.
Differential lock cable
out of adjustment.
See your dealer.
See your dealer.
Cruise Control Won’t
Stay Engaged
Cruise lever tension
out of adjustment.
2
Speed Control Won’t Shift
1.
2.
Operator Error.
Transmission Failure.
See Operation Section.
See Your Dealer.
Troubleshooting the Mower
PROBLEM
CAUSE
REMEDY
Mower will not raise.
1.
Lift chains not properly attached
Attach or repair.
or damaged.
Mower cut is uneven.
1.
2.
Mower not leveled properly.
Tractor tires not inflated
equally or properly.
See Mower Adjustment.
See Maintenance Section.
3.
Attachment lift not fully lowered.
Fully lower attachment lift.
Mower cut is rough looking.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Engine speed too slow.
Ground speed too fast.
Blades are dull.
Mower drive belt slipping
because it is oily or worn.
Check PTO (Electric Clutch)
Adjustment.
Blades not properly fastened
to arbors.
Attachment lift not fully lowered.
Set to full throttle.
Slow down.
Sharpen or replace blades. (See Mower Blade Service.)
Clean or replace belt as necessary.
5.
6.
6.
See Adjustments Section.
See Servicing the Mower Blades.
Fully lower attachment lift.
Engine stalls easily with
mower engaged.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Engine speed too slow.
Ground speed too fast.
Carburetor improperly adjusted.
Cutting height set too low.
Set to full throttle.
Slow down.
See Engine Manual.
Cut tall grass at maximum cutting
height during first pass.
5.
Discharge chute jamming
with cut grass.
Cut grass with discharge pointing toward
previously cut area. Raise cutting height.
Excessive mower vibration.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Blade mounting screws
are loose.
Mower blades, arbors,
or pulleys are bent.
Mower blades are out
of balance.
Tighten to 45-55 ft.lbs. (61-75 N.m.).
Check and replace as necessary.
Remove, sharpen, and balance blades.
See Servicing the Mower Blades.
Reinstall Correctly.
Belt installed incorrectly.
Excessive belt wear or breakage.
1.
2.
Bent or rough pulleys.
Using incorrect belt.
Repair or replace.
Replace with correct belt.
Mower drive belt slips
or fails to drive.
1.
Idler pulley spring broken or not
properly attached.
Repair or replace as needed.
2.
Mower drive belt broken.
Replace drive belt.
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