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PROBLEM
Blades Won't
Rotate
CORRECTION
1. Replace deck belt.
2. Reinstall deck belt.
3. Contact dealer.
1. Use full-throttle position.
2. Reduce ground speed.
3. Clean underside of deck.
Mower Places
Load on Tractor
Excessive
1. Clean underside of deck.
Mower Deck
Noise
Engine Idling
1. Contact Dealer.
Poorly
2. Check and regap spark plugs.
1. Contact Dealer.
Engine
Backfires
Engine Runs
But Unit Won't
Move
PROBABLE
CAUSE
1. Deck belt worn, loose or
broken.
2. Deck belt off pulley.
3. Clutch failed.
1. Engine RPM too low.
2. Ground speed too fast.
3. Excessive grass buildup under
deck.
1. Excessive grass buildup under
deck.
1. Carburetor
incorrectly
adjusted.
2. Improper spark plug gap.
1. Carburetor
adjusted
incorrectly.
1. Drive belt loose or broken.
2. Hydraulic reservoir oil low.
3. Pump bypass valve open.
4. Hydraulic oil filter plugged.
5. Bad pump or motor.
1. Hydraulic oil reserve too low.
2. Hydraulic oil reservoir out of
cap.
1. Restrictions
in air cleaner.
2. Poor compression.
3. Steering linkage needs
adjustment.
4. Hydraulic bypass valve open.
5. Pump belt broken or worn.
6. Pump belt off of pulley.
1. Air intake screen clogged.
2. Cooling fins clogged.
1. Operator not in seat.
2. Faulty safety system.
3. Spindle bearing failure.
4. Blades locked by foreign
matter.
1. Low oil level.
2. Oil diluted or too light.
Unit Loses
Power or
Hydraulic
System
Overheats
Loss of Power
or System Will
Not Operate in
Either Direction
Engine
Overheats
Engine Stalling
While Blades
Engaged
1. Tighten or replace drive belt.
2. Refill reservoir.
3. Close bypass valve.
4. Replace hydraulic oil filter.
5. Contact Dealer.
1. Refill reservoir.
2. Overfill or water contaminated.
1. Service air cleaner.
2. Contact Dealer.
3. Contact Dealer.
4. Close bypass valve.
5. Replace belt.
6. Reinstall belt on pulley.
1. Service air intake screen.
2. Clean fins.
1. Sit on seat.
2. Contact Dealer.
3. Contact Dealer.
4. Clean underside of deck.
Low Engine Oil
1. Add oil.
Pressure
2. Change oil and locate source
of contamination.
High Oil
1. Numerous possibilities.
1. Contact Dealer.
Consumption
GB - 42