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     -   Bad connection at the seat switch    -   Faulty seat switch    -   Damaged wiring harness	-   Operator must sit all the way back in the seat   -   Make sure the seat switch is firmly connected to the harness   - Replace the seat switch (See Authorized Service Center)   - Replace the wiring   harness (See Authorized Service Center)
The grass does not discharge correctly	-   Grass too wet or too tall     -   Ground speed too fast   -   Debris build up under mower housing   -   Worn or dull blades     -  Bent or damaged blades	-   Do not cut wet or excessively tall grass   -   Reduce ground speed   -   Clean underside of mower housing   -  Sharpen or replace   blades (See Owner’s Manual or Authorized Service Center)   -   Replace blades (See Owner’s Manual)
The mower housing does not cut level	-    Inconsistent tire pressure       -    Unleveled mower housing     -    Worn or dull blades     -  Bent or damaged blades	-   Make sure tire pressure is correct (See tires for proper pressure)   -   Level mower housing (See Owner’s Manual)    - Sharpen or replace   blades (See Owner’s Manual or Authorized Service Center)   -  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     -  Axle key missing     -  Shift lever out of adjustment   -  Clutch out of adjustment     -  Worn or damaged belt	-  Make sure shift lever is in drive selection   -  Replace axle key (See Parts List for illustration)   -  Adjust shift lever (See Owner’s Manual)   -  Adjust clutch (See Owner’s Manual)   -  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       -  Axle key missing   -  Clutch out of adjustment     -  Worn or damaged belt	-  Make sure the automatic drive disconnect lever is in drive mode (See label under seat or Owner’s Manual)   -  Replace axle key (See Parts List for illustration)   -  Adjust clutch (See Owner’s Manual)   -  Replace belt (See Owner’s Manual)
Noticeable decrease in forward speed	-  Drive pedal out of adjustment     -  Clutch out of adjustment     -      Worn or damaged belt   -  Leakage or decrease in fluid level	-  Adjust drive pedal (See Owner’s Manual)   -  Adjust clutch (See Owner’s Manual)   -  Replace belt (See Owner’s Manual)   - 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     -  Axle key missing   -  Clutch out of adjustment     -  Variable speed pulley is damaged   -  Worn or damaged belt	-  Make sure shift lever is in drive selection   -  Replace axle key (See Parts List for illustration)   -  Adjust clutch (See Owner’s Manual)   -  Replace pulley (See Authorized Service Center)   -  Replace belt (See Owner’s Manual)
Noticeable decrease in forward speed	-  Variable speed pulley is damaged	- Replace pulley (See Authorized Service Center)