Troy-Bilt 13A-344-563 Benutzerhandbuch

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If the machine is to be inoperative for a period longer
than 30 days, prepare for storage as follows.

Rider Mower
•

Clean the engine and the entire unit thoroughly.

•

Lubricate all pivot points. Wipe the entire 
machine with an oiled rag to protect the surfaces.

•

Store unit in a clean, dry area. Do not store next 
to corrosive materials, such as fertilizer.

•

When storing any type of power equipment in an 
unventilated or metal storage shed, care should 
be taken to rustproof the equipment. Using a light 
oil or silicone, coat the equipment, especially any 
chains, springs, bearings and cables.

Battery
•

Charge battery fully. The battery loses some of its 
charge each day when the unit is not used. 
NEVER store battery without a full charge. 
Recharge battery before returning to service or 
every two months, whichever occurs first.

•

When storing unit for extended periods, 
disconnect battery cables and remove the battery 
from the unit.

•

Clean dirt and chaff from cylinder, cylinder head 
fins, blower housing, rotating screen and muffler 
area.

Engine
•

Refer to the engine manual for storage 
instructions. Make sure to store the engine 
properly so that your equipment can work 
smoothly afterwards. 

Excessive vibration

1.

Bent or damaged blade

2.

Bent blade.

1.

Stop engine immediately. Check all 
pulleys, blade adapters, keys and bolts for 
tightness and spindle damage. Tighten or 
replace any damaged parts.

2.

Stop engine immediately. Replace 
damaged blade. Only use original 
equipment blades.

Mower will not 
discharge grass or 
leaves uncut strips

1.

Engine speed low.

2.

Speed selection.

3.

Cutting height set too low.

4.

Blades short or dull.

1.

Throttle must be set at full throttle.

2.

Use lower ground speed. Slower the 
ground speed, better the quality of cut.

3.

Raise the deck.

4.

Sharpen or replace blades (uncut strip 
problem only).

Broken Belt

1.

Sudden stop or shock load to belt

2.

Incorrect belt used

3.

Belt engaged abruptly

4.

Defective or damaged belt

1.

Inspect rider for cause such as foreign 
objects stuck in between deck and frame or 
belt path. Remove obstruction and check  
for damage. Replace belt if needed.

2.

Replace with proper belt. Check Parts list 
in this manual for correct part number.

3.

Engage belt slowly by depressing the 
blade engagement pedal slowly.

4.

Replace with proper belt. Follow 
instructions in chapter “Servicing Your 
Riding Mower”.

Belt comes off

1.

Belt too loose; stretched

2.

Broken or weak idler spring

1.

Readjust belt. Replace if needed. Follow 
instructions for belt replacement in chapter 
“ Servicing Your Riding Mower”. 

2.

Replace. Order with correct part 
number from Parts List in this manual.