Recent content by Freddie21

If you were to unplug the reverse switch at the trans, would it allow it to mow in reverse? I have done this on non-RMC mowers.

I don't know if I missed the answer to the gent's question or if it didn't get answered. "What makes it a mulcher?". To me it means blocking off the shoot, adding a plug\baffle and mulching blades. I have 2 ZT, one for mulching my front lawn and the shoot for the back 40. The mulcher does a...

I agree with GearHead. I have a long sloped are and used to use a large Deere garden tractor. After falling off twice, I purchased a used CC Commercial with the steering wheel and a 60" deck. Even though I am more comfortable going up\down it does great riding the hill. The fact that the...

Does the mower easily free wheel? If not, check for a locked brake.

I also think brake is locked. Does the unit easily free wheel when pushed?

Toro has a separate key switch for the reverse cut.

I agree with GearHead. I had a very heavy Deere 316 tractor which I hated to give up, but it would not handle the hills. If I went along the slope, I fell off the machine. Going up\down, it would go down great but spin the drive tire on the way up. I went with a Cub steering wheel ZT and I...

What is the symptom indicating low power? Speed decreasing? Blades turning slowly? If speed is the indicator, the trans itself could be the problem, especially if it's a hydro.

The fuse is connected to the key switch and then to the solenoid and engine plug. Try unplugging the engine plug. If it still blows remove the small red wire from the solenoid. If it still blows, it sounds like a faulty key switch. If it doesn't blow with the engine plug disconnected, then...

Check the tip of the anti-fire solenoid. I've seen a couple rubber tips get soft and swell. Blocks fuel past it. You can cut tip off for troubleshooting.

Start at the battery. Should measure 12+ volts. Check both cables for tightness at both ends. Then go to the fuse, should have 12v both sides, then to the key switch, 12v on the B connection, red wire. Turn the key to Run+Lights, should have 12v at the L connection, red\white wire and lights...

Good list, but keep it basic. Start by checking, and maybe, changing the oil. Clean the gas tank and replace fuel filter and lines, if necessary. See if pump will pump gas at the carb. Check for spark then prime with cleaner to see if it sputters. Clean the side of the flywheel and coil...

When cutting taller grass, weeds, raise the deck and cut then lower and recut. The front of the deck will flatten the grass and it may not have a chance to be sucked back up to be cut.

I would go right to the seat switch and the reverse switch.