Great Dane GDB10027 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Troubleshooting - 30
TROUBLESHOOTING
Steering
Mower Deck
If Check
Steering Not Working Park brake locked.
Transaxle free-wheel valves partially open.
Improper tire Inflation.
Hydrostatic transmission oil low.
Traction drive belt slipping.
Traction drive belt damaged or worn.
Machine Will Not Follow a Straight Path Steering tracking out of adjustment.
Machine Moves to the Left or Right With Engine
Running and Transmission in Neutral
Pump linkage (neutral position) out of adjustment.
If Check
Discharge Chute Plugged Grass is wet - mow grass only when dry.
Raise cutting height.
Mow at full throttle.
Ground speed too fast for conditions.
Correct installation of deck drive belt.
Mower Deck Vibrates Run engine at full throttle.
Loose hardware.
Check/replace mower deck drive belt.
Check/replace spindle drive belt.
Blades bolts are loose.
Blades are bent or worn.
Sharpen and balance blades.
Remove belt shields and check for debris on sheaves.
Check sheaves for proper alignment or damage. See your Great
Dane servicing dealer.
Mower Blades Do Not Engage Mower deck drive belt slipping or broken.
Spindle drive belt slipping or broken.
Mower deck belt tension spring not installed or broken.
PTO switch failure.
20-amp fuse is blown (main power circuit).
Loose electrical connections.
Faulty PTO clutch.