A Hustler zero turn mower won’t move forward or reverse due to a worn hydraulic pump belt, bed tensioner pulley, missing idler arm spring, or the drive release levers in the wrong position. A low hydraulic oil level, hot hydraulic oil, or air in the hydraulic system can also affect movement. Wait for the transmission …
Lawn Mowers
Many problems that develop in a Hustler mower are from using the wrong type of gas. It’s not only important to use the right gas, but it’s also important to use it while it’s fresh. Gas-powered Hustler mowers use unleaded gasoline with a minimum 87-octane rating and maximum 10% ethanol content. This article addresses mowers …
When you can’t even get your mower to turn over, you need to begin looking for items that can keep the starter solenoid from energizing the starter to crank the engine. A Hustler zero turn mower won’t crank or turn over due to a dead battery; loose or corroded cables, connections, wiring, or terminals; a …
A Big Dog zero turn has a bad or uneven cut due to low tire pressure, unlevel deck, spindle damage, worn pully or spindle bearing, dull or damaged blades, worn deck belt, or a plugged mower deck. Keep reading for additional items that may cause a bad cut including operating the mower wrong. Refer to …
A Big Dog zero-turn mower won’t start when a spark plug isn’t able to ignite an air and fuel mixture for combustion. This may be due to a loose spark plug wire, clogged air filter, bad fuel pump, plugged fuel filter, dirty carburetor, weak battery, corrosion on the electrical components, bad safety switches, or old …
It’s important to use the right type of gasoline in a zero-turn. Using the wrong gas will not only cause performance and running problems, but it may also void manufacturer warranties. Big Dog zero turn mowers require unleaded gasoline with a minimum 87 octane rating and no more than 10% ethanol content. Running the wrong …
It’s time to inspect all of the items that can keep the starter motor from turning over the engine when all you hear is a clicking sound. A Troy-Bilt lawn mower clicks and won’t start or turn over when the wires and cables are loose or corroded; the battery is weak; the ground is bad; …
When your starter solenoid doesn’t energize the starter to turn over the engine you may hear a clicking or humming sound. There are several items that can cause this symptom. One of the most likely items is the starter solenoid. A Troy-Bilt starter solenoid is likely bad when the solenoid is bypassed and the starter …
Lately, every time you go to use your mower, you find the battery is dead. Finding the root cause will save you from having to charge your battery before mowing. A Troy-Bilt lawn mower battery keeps dying when the battery cables are loose or corroded; the terminals are corroded; the charging system failed; the ignition …
You may notice the mower isn’t cutting as nice as it once did. It is not a little uneven and leaves the lawn looking bad after mowing. A RYOBI electric mower may have a bad or uneven cut due to a damaged or loose wheel; dull, bent, or worn mower blade; wrong mower deck height; …