Operator's Manual

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Problem Corrective ActionPossible Causes
The tractor will not operate in
either direction.
1. The High-Low range lever is in
neutral (N).
1. Move the High-Low range lever
to L or H.
2. The transmission oil is low. 2. Fill to the full mark on the
transmission oil dipstick when
the transmission is cold.
3. The transmission is broken. 3. Contact your Authorized
Service Dealer.
4. The control linkage needs
adjustment or replacement.
4. Contact your Authorized
Service Dealer.
5. The parking brake was not
released or the parking brake is
not releasing.
5. Release the parking brake or
check the linkage.
6. The drive shaft or wheel hub
key has been damaged.
6. Contact your Authorized
Service Dealer.
The tractor operates erratically.
1. The transmission oil level is
low.
1. Fill to the full mark on the
transmission oil dipstick when
the transmission is cold.
2. The transmission control
linkage needs adjustment or
replacement.
2. Contact your Authorized
Service Dealer.
3. The transmission is broken. 3. Contact your Authorized
Service Dealer.
The tractor operates in both
directions, but with a loss of
power. This condition becomes
th t i i
1. The transmission oil level is
low.
1. Fill to the full mark on the
transmission oil dipstick when
the transmission is cold.
worse as the transmission
becomes hot.
2. The transmission shows signs
of overheating or water
contamination.
2. Replace the transmission oil
and filter.
3. The cooling fan and/or
transmission cooling fins are
faulty or dirty.
3. Clean the transmission and/or
replace the fan (contact your
Authorized Service Dealer).
4. The engine is not operating at
full throttle
4. Increase the engine speed to
full throttle.
Abnormal vibration or noise.
1. The engine mounting bolts are
loose.
1. Tighten the engine mounting
bolts.
2. The idler pulley or cutter deck
blade is loose.
2. Tighten the appropriate pulley.
3. The transaxle cooling fan is
loose.
3. Contact your Authorized
Service Dealer.
4. There is a problem with the
electric clutch
4. Contact your Authorized
Service Dealer.