Riding Mowers / Tractors - Troubleshooting
General
NOTE: Before attempting any of the following repairs, shut off engine and disconnect spark plug.
| Complaint | Possible Causes | Correction |
|---|---|---|
| The engine stops when the blades are engaged | Operator not seated properly | Operator must sit all the way back in the seat |
| Bad connection at the seat switch | Make sure the seat switch is firmly connected to the harness | |
| Faulty seat switch | Replace the seat switch (See Authorized Service Center) | |
| Damaged wiring harness | Replace the wiring harness (See Authorized Service Center) | |
| The grass does not discharge correctly | Grass too wet or too tall | Do not cut wet or excessively tall grass |
| Ground speed too fast | Reduce ground speed | |
| Debris build up under mower housing | Clean underside of mower housing | |
| Worn or dull blades | Sharpen or replace blades (See Owner's Manual or Authorized Service Center) | |
| Bent or damaged blades | Replace blades (See Owner's Manual) | |
| The mower housing does not cut level | Inconsistent tire pressure | Make sure tire pressure is correct (See tires for proper pressure) |
| Unleveled mower housing | Level mower housing (See Owner's Manual) | |
| Worn or dull blades | Sharpen or replace blades (See Owner's Manual or Authorized Service Center) | |
| Bent or damaged blades | Replace blades (See Owner's Manual or Authorized Service Center) |
Manual Shift/Gear Drive Riding Mowers
NOTE: Before attempting any of the following repairs, shut off engine and disconnect spark plug.
| Complaint | Possible Causes | Correction |
|---|---|---|
| Mower will not drive | Shift lever not in drive selection | Make sure shift lever is in drive selection |
| Axle key missing | Replace axle key (See Parts List for illustration) | |
| Shift lever out of adjustment | Adjust shift lever (See Owner's Manual) | |
| Clutch out of adjustment | Adjust clutch (See Owner's Manual) | |
| Worn or damaged belt | Replace belt (See Owner's Manual) |
Automatic Drive/Hydrostatic Riding Mowers
NOTE: Before attempting any of the following repairs, shut off engine and disconnect spark plug.
| Complaint | Possible Causes | Correction |
|---|---|---|
| Mower will not drive | Automatic drive disconnect lever is in push mode | Make sure the automatic drive disconnect lever is in drive mode (See label under seat or Owner's Manual) |
| Axle key missing | Replace axle key (See Parts List for illustration) | |
| Clutch out of adjustment | Adjust clutch (See Owner's Manual) | |
| Worn or damaged belt | Replace belt (See Owner's Manual) | |
| Noticeable decrease in forward speed | Drive pedal out of adjustment | Adjust drive pedal (See Owner's Manual) |
| Clutch out of adjustment | Adjust clutch (See Owner's Manual) | |
| Worn or damaged belt | Replace belt (See Owner's Manual) | |
| Leakage or decrease in fluid level | Take mower to Authorized Service Center |
Automatic Drive/Variable Speed Riding Mowers
NOTE: Before attempting any of the following repairs, shut off engine and disconnect spark plug.
| Complaint | Possible Causes | Correction |
|---|---|---|
| Mower will not drive | Shift lever not in drive selection | Make sure shift lever is in drive selection |
| Axle key missing | Replace axle key (See Parts List for illustration) | |
| Clutch out of adjustment | Adjust clutch (See Owner's Manual) | |
| Variable speed pulley is damaged | Replace pulley (See Authorized Service Center) | |
| Worn or damaged belt | Replace belt (See Owner's Manual) | |
| Noticeable decrease in forward speed | Variable speed pulley is damaged | Replace pulley (See Authorized Service Center) |