Troubleshooting - HUSTLER Super S 938803CE Manual Del Operador

The majority of operating problems that occur with a system can be traced to improper adjustments or delayed service. A
consistently applied preventative maintenance program, as outlined in the Maintenance section of this manual, will prevent many
problems. The following chart is designed to help you locate a problem by suggesting probable causes and the recommended
solutions.
SYMPTOMS PROBABLE CAUSES
Starting motor does not Park brake lever not in park
crank brake position
Deck clutch switch
engaged
Weak or dead battery
Electrical connections are
corroded or loose
Fuse is blown
Neutral switches not
engaging
For additional causes
The engine will not start, No fuel or line plugged
starts hard or fails to
keep running
Fuel valve is turned off
There is incorrect fuel in
the fuel system
There is dirt in the fuel filter
Dirt, water or stale fuel in
the fuel system
The choke is not on
(if equipped)
Numerous
Engine: Numerous
Runs with continuous
misfiring or engine runs
unevenly or erratically
Loss of power or system Restrictions in air cleaner
will not operate in either
direction
Poor compression
Steering linkage needs
adjustment
Tow valve open
The traction drive belt is
worn, loose or broken
Air in system
For additional causes
Air cooled engine Air intake screen or
overheating cleaning fins clogged
For additional causes
Low engine oil pressure Low oil level
Oil diluted or too light
Failed oil pump
High oil consumption Numerous
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TROUBLESHOOTING

SUGGESTED
REMEDIES
Mower jerky when
starting or operates in
Place park brake lever in
one direction only
park brake position
Disengage clutch switch
Recharge or replace
Check the electrical
connections
Mower circles or veers in
one direction
Check fuses – replace
blown fuse
Move steering control lever
to neutral position or
adjust switches if
necessary
See engine manual
Fill tank or replace line
(See Fuel System section
There is abnormal
for more details)
vibration
Open the fuel valve
Drain the tank and replace
the fuel with the proper
type
Replace the fuel filter
Contact your Dealer
Move the choke lever to ON
See engine manual
See engine manual
Blades do not rotate
Service air cleaner
Contact your Dealer
Adjust linkage
Close tow valve
Uneven cutting height
Install a new traction drive
belt
Check filter and fittings
See engine manual
Clean screen and fin
See engine manual
Add oil
Change oil and check for
source of contamination
Contact your Dealer
Contact your Dealer
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SYMPTOMS PROBABLE CAUSES
Steering control linkage
needs adjustment
Loose steering linkage
Tow valves not closed
completely
Pump or wheel motors
faulty
Steering linkage needs
adjustment
Loose steering linkage
Tires improperly inflated
Wheel motor faulty
Hydraulic pump faulty
The engine mounting bolts
are loose
The engine pulley, idler
pulley or blade pulley is
loose
The engine pulley is
damaged
The cutting blade(s) is/are
bent or unbalanced
A blade mounting bolt is
loose
Spindle bearing is worn or
loose
A blade spindle mount is
bent
The deck drive belt is worn,
loose or broken
The deck drive belt is off
the pulley
Electric clutch is not
engaging
The blade(s) are not sharp
A cutting blade(s) is/are
bent
The deck is not level
An anti-scalp wheel is not
set correctly
The underside of the deck
is dirty
Tires improperly inflated
A blade spindle mount is
bent
CZ
SUGGESTED
DA
REMEDIES
Adjust linkage
Tighten linkage
Close tow valves
DE
Contact your Dealer
Adjust linkage
Tighten linkage
EN
Adjust air pressure to 55–
83 KPa
Contact your Dealer
Contact your Dealer
Tighten the engine
mounting bolts
ES
Tighten the appropriate
pulley
Contact your Dealer
Install new cutting blade(s)
FR
Tighten the blade
mounting bolt
Replace or tighten spindle
bearing
Contact your Dealer
IT
Install a new deck drive
belt
Install the deck drive belt
and check for a reason
Check and/or replace 15
amp fuse.
Contact your Dealer NL
Sharpen the blades
Install new cutting blade(s)
Level the deck per the Deck
leveling and height
adjustment section of the
PT
General Service Manual
Adjust the height of the
anti-scalp wheel
Clean the underside of the
deck
Adjust air pressure to 55–
SV
83 KPa
Contact your Dealer
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