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Section 7 Troubleshooting
03/11/03
Z52®, Z60® & Z72® Zero Turning Radius Mowers Accu-Z 356-005M
Land Pride
Section 7
Troubleshooting
Symptoms Probable Causes Suggested Remedies
Starting motor does not crank
Control handles not in park brake
position (out) or switch not adjusted
Place control handle in park brake
position or re-adjust switch
Mower clutch switch engaged Disengage clutch switch
Weak or dead battery Recharge or replace
For additional causes See engine manual
Engine cranks but does not start
No fuel or line plugged Fill tank or replace line
Numerous See engine manual
Engine:
Runs with continuous misfiring or
engine runs unevenly or erratically
Numerous See engine manual
Loss of power or system will not operate
in either direction
Restrictions in air cleaner Service air cleaner
Hydraulic line blockage See your dealer
Internal interference or leakage in
wheel motor
See your dealer
Insufficient hydraulic oil supply Check level in reservoir
Have dealer check hydraulic pump
Poor compression See your dealer
Steering linkage needs adjustment Adjust linkage
Air in system Check filter & fittings
For additional causes See engine manual
Overheating
Air intake screen or cleaning fins
clogged
Clean screen and fin
For additional causes See engine manual
Low oil pressure
Low oil level Add oil
Oil diluted or too light Change oil and check for source of
contamination
High oil consumption
Numerous See your dealer
Mower jerky when starting or operates in
one direction only
Steering control linkage needs
adjustment
Adjust linkage
Pump or wheel motors faulty See your dealer
Hydraulic system operates hot (oil in
reservoir smells rancid)
Low hydraulic oil level Fill reservoir
Hydraulic pump faulty See your dealer
Mower creeps when steering control
levers are in neutral
Steering linkage needs adjustment Adjust linkage
Mower circles or veers in one direction
Steering linkage needs adjustment Adjust linkage
Wheel motors faulty See your dealer
Hydraulic pump faulty See your dealer
Mower creeps when parking brake
engaged
Steering linkage needs adjustment Adjust steering linkage
Brakes need adjustment Adjust parking brakes