Land Pride Accu-Z Razor 357-044M - Manual (Page 44)

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Section 7: Troubleshooting
Z44 & Z52 (S/N 472620 -526170) Accu-Z Razor ® Zero Turn Mowers 357-044M 4/19/10
Table of Contents
Section 7: Troubleshooting
Symptoms Probable Causes Suggested Remedies
Starting motor does not crank Park lever is not in park position (ON)
or park switch is out of adjustment Place control handle in neutral and full
out, pull up on park lever. Re-adjust
park position switch
Blade Engagement switch is engaged Disengage blade switch
Weak or dead battery Recharge or replace
For additional causes See engine manual
Engine cranks but does not start No fuel or line plugged Fill tank or replace line
Numerous See engine manual
Left Hand Tank has gas Switch Left/Right tank valve.
See Figure 4-8 on page 32.
Engine:
Runs with continuous misfiring or
engine runs unevenly or erratically Numerous See engine manual
Grass cutting is ragged or uneven Dull, bent or broken cutting blades Sharpen or replace cutting blades
Deck full of wet sticky grass Clean underside of deck
Cutting Blades are not operating at full
engine speed Increase engine rpms to full speed
(3600 rpm)
Belt over center take-up is loose Tension over center take-up
Worn or broken belts Replace worn and broken belts
Deck is not level Check air pressure in all 4 tires
Make level adjustments to the deck
Loss of power or system will not operate
in either direction Bypass valve rods are disengaged Engage bypass valve rods
Linkage bolt is loose or lost Replace linkage bolt
Bad pump belt and/or idler pulley Replace belt and/or idler pulley
Tighten idler pulley if loose
Loose, lost or broke idler pulley spring Reattach or replace idler pulley spring
Restrictions in air cleaner Service air cleaner
Internal interference or leakage in
Hydro-Drive See your dealer
Insufficient hydraulic oil supply Have dealer check hydro-drive
Poor compression See your dealer
Steering linkage needs adjustment Adjust linkage
Air in system Check filter & fittings
For additional causes See engine manual
Overheating Air intake screen or cleaning fins
clogged Clean screen and fin
Not operating engine at rated speed Increase engine speed to 3600 rpm
For additional causes See engine manual
Low oil pressure
(Indicated by oil light on while engine is
running.) Low oil level Add oil
Oil diluted or too light Change oil and check for source of
contamination