Bolens 13067 - Manual (Page 34)

MAINTENANCE (Coni.)
MOWER DECK PROBLEMS (Cont.)
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
Blade will not engage
(Cont.) Broken or missing woodruff key in engine pulley Replace woodruff key
Broken or missing woodruff key in mower blade spindle
shaft(s) (Models fSOOO, 13001,13002 & 13004 only) Replace woodruff key(s)
Broken, worn or maladjusted mower blade drive cable Replace/adjust cable
Deck cuts poorly Dull blade(s) Sharpen or replace blade(s) as necessary
Loose belt(s) Tighten belt(s)
Brake riding against deck pulley Adjust brake
Deck height improperly set or deck not level Adjust deck
Loose blade bolt(s) Tighten blade bolt(s)
Gage wheels set incorrectly Adjust gage wheels
Blade(s) installed upside-down Install blade(s) with bent corners facing up
Deck gives sloping cut Deck is not level Adjust deck
Tires are not evenly inflated Check tire pressure. Adjust as necessary
RIDING MOWER PROBLEMS
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
Drive does not engage Worn or broken belt Replace and adjust belt
Belt brake improperly adjusted Adjust brake
Drive chain has jumped sprocket Re-install chain and adjust
Broken, worn or maladjusted mower blade drive cable Replace/adjust cable
Broken or missing woodruff key in engine pulley Replace woodruff key
Loose belt(s) Tighten/replace belt as necessary
Transmission malfunction Have unit serviced by authorized dealer
Drive is engaged ali the
time
Belt improperly adjusted Adjust belt
Transmission malfunction Have unit serviced by authorized dealer
Belt guides improperly adjusted Adjust belt guides
Brake does not function Swivel at rear of brake rod is improperly adjusted Adjust swivel
Disconnected brake rod Re-connect brake rod
Transmission maifunction Have unit serviced by authorized dealer
Steering wheel does not
turn wheels
Missing roll pin from base of steering wheel Re-install roll pin
Link arm not connected to steering shaft Re-connect. Replace hardware if necessary
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