Use and Care Manual

IF CHECK
Loose hose connection at fuel lter or fuel
pump.
Engine Overheats Engine air intake screen plugged.
Cooling ns plugged.
Engine oil low or too high.
Engine operated too long at a slow idle
speed.
Engine Will Not Idle Spark plug not gapped correctly.
Faulty spark plug.
Operator raising off the seat.
Engine Knocks Stale or low octane fuel.
Engine overloaded.
Low engine speed.
Oil level low.
Engine Stops Or Misses When Operating On
Hillsides
Fuel tank less than half full of fuel.
Operator raising off of the seat.
Engine Backres Faulty spark plug.
Operator raising off of the seat.
Engine Loses Power Engine overheating.
Too much oil in engine.
Dirty air cleaner.
Faulty spark plug.
Travel speed is too fast for conditions.
Improper fuel.
Excessive Fuel Consumption Choke is not fully open.
Black Exhaust Smoke Air lter is dirty or oil soaked.
Choke partially engaged.
Engine Stops When REVERSE Foot Pedal
Is Depressed And Attachment Is Engaged
(Hydrostatic)
Normal condition. (See Using Reverse
Implement Option in the OPERATING
section.)
Engine Stops When Automatic Shift Lever Is
Moved To The R (REVERSE) Position and
Attachment Is Engaged (Automatic)
Normal condition. (See Using Reverse
Implement Option in the OPERATING
section.)
Electrical
IF CHECK
Starter Does Not Work Or Will Not Turn
Engine
Brake pedal is not depressed.
Mower is engaged.
Battery terminals are corroded.
Battery not charged.
Transmission is in reverse.
Blown fuse.
Battery Will Not Charge Dead cell in the battery.
Battery cables and terminals are dirty.
Low engine speed or excessive idling.
Lights Do Not Work Light plug disconnected.
Loose or burned out bulb.
Tractor
IF CHECK
Tractor Vibrates Too Much Or Rattles
Excessively
Attachment drive belts worn or damaged.
Traction drive belt damaged or worn.
Dirt on drive sheaves.
Blades bent or out of balance.
Tractor Will Not Move With Engine Running Parking brake locked.
Bypass rod is pulled out.
Mower
IF CHECK
Discharge Chute Plugged Travel speed too fast.
Grass too long.
Grass too wet.
Engine rpm not at wide open throttle.
Restricted air ow.
Belt installed incorrectly.
Patches Of Grass Uncut Travel speed too fast.
Engine rpm not at wide open throttle.
Mower deck needs cleaning.
Belt Slipping Debris in sheaves.
Worn belt.
Belt tension is incorrect.
Too Much Vibration Debris on mower deck or in sheaves.
Damaged drive belt.
Damaged sheaves or sheaves out of
alignment.
Blades out of balance.
Blades Scalping Grass Cutting too low.
Mower wheels not adjusted correctly.
Turning speed too fast.
Ridges in terrain.
Rough or uneven terrain.
Low tire pressure.
Mower Loads Down Tractor Engine rpm too low.
Travel speed too fast.
Debris wrapped around mower spindles.
Uneven Cut Mower deck not leveled properly.
Travel speed too fast.
Blades dull.
Mower wheels not adjusted correctly.
Tire pressure unequal.
Mower (Or Other Attachment) Stops When
Vehicle Is Operated in REVERSE
Normal condition. (See Using Reverse
Implement Option in the OPERATING
section.)
Storage
Storing Safety
CAUTION: Fuel vapors are explosive and ammable.
Engine exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide and can
cause serious illness or death:
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rreemmoovveedd ffrroomm aarroouunndd tthhee eennggiinnee aanndd mmuuffeerr,, oorr iiff ssttoorreedd
nneeaarr ccoommbbuussttiibbllee mmaatteerriiaallss..
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wwhheerree ffuummeess mmaayy rreeaacchh aann ooppeenn aammee oorr ssppaarrkk..
• AAllllooww tthhee eennggiinnee ttoo ccooooll bbeeffoorree ssttoorriinngg tthhee mmaacchhiinnee iinn aannyy
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Preparing Machine for Storage
1. Repair any worn or damaged parts. Replace parts if necessary.
Tighten loose hardware.
2. Repair scratched or chipped metal surfaces to prevent rust.
3. Remove grass and debris from machine.
4. Clean under the deck and remove grass and debris from inside
chute and bagger.
Storage
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