Simplicity 14HP - Manual (Page 29)

Troubleshooting, Adjustment, Service
Tractor Cant.
Engine runs, but tractor will
not drive.
Tractor drive belt slips.
Brake will not hold.
Tractor steers hard or
handles poorly.
Drive belt does not stop when
clutch/brake pedal depressed.
Ground speed control pedals
not depressed.
2. Transmission release lever
in “push” position.
3. Drive belt is broken.
4. Drive belt slips.
5.
Brake is not fully released.
1. Brake is out of adjustment.
2. Pulleys or belt greasy or oily.
3. Belt stretched or worn.
4. Idler pulley pivot bracket
‘frozen” in declutched position.
Brake is incorrectly adjusted.
2. Internal brake worn.
1. Steering linkage is loose.
2. Improper tire inflation.
3. Front wheel spindle
bearings dry.
1. Belt stops or belt tension
out of adjustment.
Depress pedals.
Move into drive position.
See Drive Belt Replacement.
See cause and remedy below.
See Brake Adjustment.
See Adjustments Section.
Clean as required.
Replace with new belt.
Remove idler pulley bracket, clean and lubricate.
See Brake Adjustment.
See your dealer.
Check and tighten any loose connections.
See Steering Gear Adjustment.
Check and correct.
Grease spindles. See Lubricating the
Tractor.
See Adjustments Section.
Troubleshooting the Mower
PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY
Mower will not raise. 1. link not properly attached Attach or repair.
or damaged.
Mower cut is uneven. Mower not leveled properly. See Mower Adjustment.
2. Tractor tires not inflated See Maintenance Section.
equally or properly.
Mower cut is rough looking. Engine speed too slow. Set to full throttle.
2. Ground speed too fast. Slow down.
3. Blades are dull. Sharpen or replace blades.
See Mower Blade Service.
4. Mower drive belt slipping Clean or replace belt as necessary.
because it is oily or worn.
5. Check PTO (Electric Clutch) See Adjustments Section.
Adjustment.
6. Blades not properly fastened See Servicing the Mower Blades.
to arbors.
Engine stalls easily with Engine speed too slow. Set to full throttle.
engaged. 2. Ground speed too fast. Slow down.
3. Carburetor improperly adjusted. See Engine Manual.
4. Cutting height set too low. Cut tall grass at maximum cutting
height during first pass.
5. Discharge chute jamming Cut grass with toward
with cut grass. previously cut area.
Excessive mower vibration. Blade mounting screws Tighten to 45-55 (61-75
a r e l o o s e .
blades, arbors, Check and replace as necessary.
are bent.
3. Mower blades are out Remove, sharpen, and balance blades.
of balance. See Servicing the Mower Blades.
4. Belt installed incorrectly. Reinstall Correctly.
Excessive belt wear or breakage. Belt tension too tight. Adjust belt tension.
2. Bent or rough pulleys. Repair or replace.
3. Using incorrect belt. Replace with correct belt.
Mower drive belt slips 1 . Idler pulley spring broken or not Repair or replace as needed.
or fails to drive. properly attached.
2. Belt stops out of adjustment. Check belt stops.
3. Mower drive belt broken. Replace drive belt.
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