Problem
The machine pulls to the left or right (with
the motion-control levers fully forward).
The machine does not drive.
The machine vibrates abnormally.
The cutting height is uneven.
The blades do not rotate.
The clutch does not engage.
Possible Cause
1. The tracking needs adjustment
2. The tire pressure in the drive tires is
not correct.
1. The bypass valves are not closed tight.
2. The pump belt is worn, loose, or
broken.
3. The pump belt is off a pulley.
4. The idler spring is broken or missing.
5. The hydraulic fluid level is low or too
hot.
1. The cutting blade(s) is/are bent or
unbalanced.
2. The blade mounting bolt is loose.
3. The engine mounting bolts are loose.
4. The engine pulley, idler pulley, or blade
pulley is loose.
5. The engine pulley is damaged.
6. The blade spindle is bent.
7. The motor mount is loose or worn.
1. The blade(s) is not sharp.
2. A cutting blade(s) is/are bent.
3. The mower is not level.
4. An anti-scalp roller (if applicable) is not
set correctly.
5. The underside of the mower deck is
dirty.
6. The tire pressure is incorrect.
7. A blade spindle is bent.
1. The drive belt is worn, loose or broken.
2. The drive belt is off of the pulley.
3. The power-takeoff (PTO) switch or
PTO clutch is faulty.
4. The mower belt is worn, loose, or
broken.
1. The fuse is blown.
2. There is low voltage supply at the
clutch.
3. The coil is damaged.
4. There is inadequate current supply.
5. The rotor/armature air gap is too large.
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Corrective Action
1. Adjust the tracking.
2. Adjust the tire pressure in the drive
tires.
1. Tighten the bypass valves.
2. Change the belt.
3. Change the belt.
4. Replace the spring.
5. Add hydraulic fluid to the reservoirs or
let it cool down.
1. Install new cutting blade(s).
2. Tighten the blade mounting bolt.
3. Tighten the engine mounting bolts.
4. Tighten the appropriate pulley.
5. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
6. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
7. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
1. Sharpen the blade(s).
2. Install a new cutting blade(s).
3. Level the mower from side-to-side and
front-to-rear.
4. Adjust the anti-scalp wheel height.
5. Clean the underside of the mower
deck.
6. Adjust the tire pressure.
7. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
1. Install a new drive belt.
2. Install the drive belt and check the
adjusting shafts and belt guides for the
correct position.
3. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
4. Install a new mower belt.
1. Replace the fuse. Check the coil
resistance, battery charge, charging
system, and wiring connections, and
replace components if necessary.
2. Check the coil resistance, battery
charge, charging system, and wiring
connections and replace parts if
necessary.
3. Replace the clutch.
4. Repair or replace the clutch lead
wire or electrical system. Clean the
connector contacts.
5. Remove the shim or replace the clutch.