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BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE, STOP THE ENGINE AND DISCONNECT THE
SPARK PLUG WIRE(S).
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE
Engine smokes.
⇒ Check the oil level and adjust as needed.
⇒ You may be operating the machine on too great an incline. See Slopes on page
21.
⇒ Check the air filter and clean or replace if needed.
⇒ You may be using the wrong oil—too light for the temperature. Refer to your
Engine Owner’s Manual for detailed information.
⇒ Clean the cooling fins if they’re dirty.
⇒ If the engine still smokes, call 1(800) DR-OWNER (376-9637) for assistance.
Machine is hard to
get into reverse.
⇒ If you find it difficult to shift into reverse, lightly pull the clutch lever as you pull
the shift lever into reverse then quickly release the clutch lever.
⇒ If the difficulty persists, call 1(800) DR-OWNER (376-9637) for assistance.
The belt frays or
rolls over the pulley.
⇒ A pulley groove may be nicked. Check the belt for wear and hard spots. File off
any nicks on the pulley.
⇒ The belt may be stretched. Replace it.
The cut material is
not being properly
discharged out of
the right side of the
machine.
⇒ The discharge chute may be blocked. Disengage the blade, turn OFF the engine,
set the brake and disconnect the spark plug wire(s); then check for debris.
Heavier growth gets
hung up under the
machine and does
not discharge.
⇒ Try removing the baffle under the front of the mowing deck. Be sure to turn OFF
the engine and remove the spark plug wire(s)before performing this operation.
Blade vibrates when
engaged.
⇒ The blade may not be seated properly on the hub. Loosen the blade nut, reset
the blade and tighten the nut. Be sure to turn OFF the engine and remove the
spark plug wire(s)before performing this operation.
⇒ The spindle bearings may be bad.
⇒ Call 1(800) DR-OWNER (376-9637) for assistance.
The blade is not
cutting or is loose.
⇒ The blade may not be seated properly on the hub. Loosen the blade nut, reset
the blade and tighten the nut. Be sure to turn OFF the engine and remove the
spark plug wire(s)before performing this operation.
Wheels pulling left
or right.
⇒ Check the tire pressure. There should be 14 psi in each tire.