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Troubleshooting the Rider
Engage parking brake.Parking brake not
engaged.
Engine will not turnover
or start
Place in OFF position.PTO (electric clutch)
switch in ON position.
If engine is hot, allow it to
cool, then refill the fuel
tank.
Out of fuel.
Move choke control to
closed position.
Engine flooded.
Replace fuse.Fuse blown.
Clean the battery
terminals.
Battery terminals require
cleaning.
Recharge or replaceBattery discharged or
dead.
Visually check wiring &
replace broken or frayed
wires. Tighten loose
connections.
Wiring loose or broken.
See authorized service
dealer.
Solenoid or starter motor
faulty.
Replace as needed. See
authorized servicedealer.
Safety interlock switch
faulty
Clean andgap or replace.
See engine manual.
Spark plug(s) faulty,
fouled or incorrectly
gapped.
Drain fuel and replace
with fresh fuel.
Water in fuel.
Drain fuel and replace
with fresh fuel.
Gas is old or stale.
Clean air filter. Check
choke adjustment.
Fuel mixture too rich.Enginestarts hard orruns
poorly
Clean andgap or replace.
See engine manual.
Spark plug(s) faulty,
fouled or incorrectly
gapped.
Check / Add oil as
required.
Low oil level.Engine knocks
See engine manual.Using wrong grade oil.
Clean engine fins, blower
screen and air cleaner.
Engine running too hot.Excessive oil
consumption
See engine manual.Using wrong weight oil.
Drain excess oilToo much oil in
crankcase.
Replace air filter. See
engine manual.
Dirty air filter.Engine exhaust is black
Move choke control to
open position.
Engine choke control isin
closed position.
Turn valves clockwise to
close.
Hydraulic release
valves(s) in"disengaged"
position.
Engine runs but mower
will not drive
See Hydraulic Pump
Drive Belt Replacement.
Belt is broken.
See problem and cause
below.
Drive belt slips.
See authorized service
dealer.
Brake is not fully
released.
Troubleshooting the Rider
Clean as required.Pulleys or belt greasy or
oily.
Unit drive belt slips
Adjust spring tension.
See Hydraulic Pump
Drive Belt Replacement.
Tension too loose
Replace belt.Belt stretched or worn
See Parking Brake
Adjustment.
Brake is incorrectly
adjusted.
Brake will not hold
Replace with new pads.Brake pads worn.
Check and tighten any
loose connections.
Steering linkage is loose.Unit steers or handles
poorly
See Checking Tire
Pressures
Improper tire inflation
Troubleshooting the Mower
RemedyCauseProblem
See authorized dealer.Lift linkage not properly
attached or damaged.
Mower will not raise
Set to full throttle.Engine speed to slow.Engine stalls easily with
mower engaged
Decrease ground speed.Ground speed too fast.
Increase the cutting
height.
Cutting height settoo low.
Cut grass with discharge
pointing towards
previously cut area.
Discharge chutejamming
with cut grass.
Tighten to 70 ft.lbs (94
Nm)
Blade mounting bolts are
loose.
Excessive mower
vibration
Check and replace as
necessary.
Mower blades, arbors, or
pulleys are bent.
Remove, sharpen, and
balance blades. See
Servicing the Mower
Blades.
Mower blades are out of
balance.
Reinstall belt correctly.Belt installed incorrectly.
Repair or replace.Bent or rough pulleys.Excessive belt wear or
breakage
Replace withcorrect belt.Using incorrect belt.
Fixed Belt Tensioners:
Replace spring if worn;
Adjustable Belt
Tensioners: Adjust to
correct tension.
Incorrect belt tension.
Fixed Belt Tensioners:
Replace spring if worn;
Adjustable Belt
Tensioners: Adjust to
correct tension.
Incorrect belt tension.Drive belt slips or fails to
drive
Replace with new belt.Drive belt is broken.
Locate &repair damaged
wire.
Electrical wiringdamage.Mower does not engage
Recharge battery and
check alternator. See
Battery Service.
Battery voltage too low.
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