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Troubleshooting the Tractor (Continued)
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.
Engine exhaust is
black.
Dirty air filter. See engine manual.
Choke closed. Open choke.
Engine runs, but
tractor will not drive.
Ground speed control pedals not depressed. Depress pedals.
Transmission release lever in PUSH position. Move into DRIVE position.
Mower drive belt is broken. See authorized dealer.
Parking brake is engaged. Disengage parking brake.
Traction drive belt is broken or slipping. See authorized dealer.
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.
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.
Discharge chute jamming.
Cut grass with discharge pointing toward
previously cut area.
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.
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