Troubleshooting the
Tractor
PROBLEM
LOOK FOR
REMEDY
Brake will not hold.
internal brake worn.
See authorized dealer.
i Steering linkage is loose.
See authorized dealer.
Tractor steers hard or
improper tire inflation.
See Check Tire Pressure section.
handles
poorly.
Front wheel spindle
See authorized dealer.
i bearings dry.
Troubleshooting
the Mower
PROBLEM
LOOK FOR
REMEDY
Lift linkage not properly
See authorized dealer.
Mower will not raise,
attached or damaged.
Mower not leveled
See authorized dealer.
properly.
Mower cut is uneven.
Tractor tires not properly
See Check Tire Pressure section.
inflated.
Engine speed too slow.
Set to full throttle.
Mower cut is rough
Ground speed too fast.
Slow down.
i I°°king"
Mower has other problem. See authorized dealer.
Engine speed too slow.
Set to full throttle.
Ground speed to fast.
Slow down.
Dirty or clogged air filter.
See Servicing Air Filter section.
Cutting height set too low. Cut tall grass at maximum cutting height during first pass.
Engine stalls easily
i with mower engaged.
Discharge chute jamming.
Cut grass with discharge pointing toward previously cut area.
Engine not up to
Run engine for several minutes to warm-up.
operating temperature.
Starting mower in tall
Start the mower in a cleared area.
grass.
Mower has other problem. See authorized dealer.
Excessive
mower
vibration.
PTO not engaged.
Engage the PTO.
Engine runs and tractor
drives, but mower will
Mower has other problem. See authorized dealer.
not drive.
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