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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Problem Cause
Machine vibrates • Blades are loose
• Blades are incorrectly balanced
• Engine is loose
Engine overheats
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Clogged air intake or cooling fins
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Engine overloaded
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Poor ventilation around engine
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Defective engine speed regulator
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Too little or no oil in the engine
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Fouled spark plug
Battery not charging
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Poor contact with battery terminal cable connectors
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Charging lead is disconnected
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Fault in engine charging system
Machine moves slowly,
unevenly, or not at all
• Parking brake on
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Bypass valve on pump open
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Drive belt for the transmission gears slack or has come off
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Air in hydraulic system
Mower deck not engaging
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Drive belt for the mower deck has come loose
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Contact for the electromagnetic coupling has loosened
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Blade switch is faulty or has come loose from the cable contact
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Fuse has blown
Hydraulic drive leaks oil
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Damaged seals, housing, or gaskets
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Air trapped in hydraulic system
Uneven mowing results • Unequal tire pressure on the left and right sides
• Bent blades
• Suspension for the mower deck is uneven
• Blades are dull
• Driving speed too high
• Grass is too long
• Grass collected under the mower deck