Bolens 13067 - Manual (Page 35)

MAINTENANCE (Coni.)
RIDING MOWER PROBLEMS (Cont.)
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
Steering wheel does not
turn wheels (Cont.)
Link arm not connected to spindle arm Re-connect. Replace hardware if necessary
Tie rod not connected Re-connect. Replace hardware if necessary
Steering is rough or loose Front tires under-inflated Inflate tires to correct pressure (See pg. 16)
Worn steering bearings at top and/or bottom of steering
shaft
Replace bearings
Loose or worn steering parts such as front wheel
spindles, front wheel bushings, axle pivot bolt, front
axle assembly, tie rod or steering shaft connections
Replace worn parts/tighten loose connections
Unit vibrates or is
excessively noisy Loose engine mounting bolts Tighten hardware
Loose engine pulley Tighten pulley hardware
Mower deck blades out of balance and/or loose. Balance and/or tighten blades
Worn mower blade spindle bearings Replace bearings
Units pulls to one side
when driven on level
ground
One front tire is underinflated Inflate front tires evenly (See pg. 16)
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WIRING DIAGRAM
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