PROBLEM
LOOK FOR
REMEDY
Brake will not hold.
Internal brake worn.
See authorized dealer.
Tractor steers hard or
handles poorly.
Steering linkage is loose.
See authorized dealer.
Improper tire in ation.
See
Check Tire Pressure
section.
Front wheel spindle
bearings dry.
See authorized dealer.
Troubleshooting the Tractor Continued
PROBLEM
LOOK FOR
REMEDY
Mower will not raise.
Lift linkage not properly
attached or damaged.
See authorized dealer.
Mower cut is uneven.
Mower not leveled
properly.
See authorized dealer.
Blades are damaged.
See authorized dealer.
Tractor tires not properly
in ated.
See
Check Tire Pressure
section.
Mower cut is rough
looking.
Engine speed too slow.
Set to full throttle.
Ground speed too fast.
Slow down.
Blades need sharpening.
See authorized dealer.
Mower has other
problem.
See authorized dealer.
Engine stalls easily
with mower engaged.
Engine speed too slow.
Set to full throttle.
Ground speed to fast.
Slow down.
Dirty or clogged air lter.
See
Servicing Air Filter
section.
Cutting height set too low. Cut tall grass at maximum cutting height during rst pass.
Engine not up to
operating temperature.
Run engine for several minutes to warm-up.
Starting mower in tall
grass.
Start the mower in a cleared area.
Catcher assembly not
closing properly.
Close catcher until latches are engaged. If still not closing
properly, see authorized dealer.
Excessive mower
vibration.
Mower has other
problem.
See authorized dealer.
Engine runs and tractor
drives, but mower will
not drive.
PTO not engaged.
Engage the PTO.
Mower has other
problem.
See authorized dealer.
Catcher full alarm
does not sound when
catcher is full.
Grass buildup around
lever.
Clean area around lever.
Alarm has other problem. See authorized dealer.
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