Hello Folks,
I’ve had my Exmark Lazer Z for nearly a year now and after storing it at the end of the last mowing season, the clutch won’t engage anymore. I’ve checked the coil, cleaned out and lubricated all moving parts but it’s not made any difference. Is there somebody who faced this issue previously?
Daymond
Hey Daymond,
I faced the same issue with my Lazer mower a few months ago and although my problem was caused by a damaged coil, there could be a couple of other reasons for this. Check your fuses first – the coil resistance, charging system and the wiring. If everything is in order, your electrical system may not be getting enough current. Inspect your clutch’s lead wire and replace it if required. Clean the connector’s contact points too. Finally, check the rotor airgap – if the gap is too large, that could be causing the clutch to fail.
Hi Everyone,
I picked up my Exmark Viking walk-behind mower in 2014 and it’s developed an electrical issue. In order for me to turn on the motor, I need to have the safety on the handles depressed – even if the parking brake is on and the blades are disengaged. Has anyone had a similar experience with their unit?
Michael
Hello Michael,
I would suggest unplugging your unit and taking a close look at all the jacks – I had an electrical problem as well, with similar symptoms and it turned out to be an issue with the module. If you’ve repaired any switches in the past, make sure that they’ve been replaced with the NO (normally open) switch and not the NC one. If none of these fix the issue, take the unit to an authorized service center.
Hello Everybody,
My Exmark Lazer series has been running perfectly for the last 2 years – but for the last month, it refuses to turn on when the machine is hot. I have no trouble starting it when the unit is cold. It’s got a Kohler engine – can someone help me out?
Kenneth
Hey Kenneth,
Make sure that your oil has been changed regularly and is filled to the designated point. If you’ve done that, inspect the air filtration system. It would be a good idea to take off the blower housing of the engine and clean out everything – do not use water – with pressurized air and a nylon brush. Accumulation of debris can sometimes interfere with the engine’s respiration, as can a dirty air filter. If this doesn’t solve the problem, you might want to inspect the ignition coils and replace them if required as they can falter under a load. The coil contains a bit of circuitry that doesn’t work when the temperature is too high.
Hey Guys,
So I’ve been a satisfied owner of my 48’’ Exmark ride-on mower for over 6 months and haven’t had any issues, however my fuel gauge seems to be acting up – the light comes on when I clearly have plenty of fuel left. It seems like a minor fix and I was wondering if any of you guys were aware of a solution?
James
Hi James,
What you’re going through sounds like an electrical issue. Raise then deck height and go through all the electrical connections underneath the unit and make sure everything is tight. Grass clippings, dirt and other debris can also accumulate under the deck and clog up the electrical plugs – try cleaning everything up and lubricating the wiring with dielectric fluid.
Hi Everyone,
I’ve been happy with my 48 inch Exmark riding mower for over 3 years but a few months back the machine wouldn’t turn on. I found a broken fuse under the driver’s seat and installed a new one. But then when I cranked it up and pushed the PTO switch it blew the fuse again and shut my engine off. Has anyone had this problem before?
Alex
Hello Alex,
This could be happening because of a short or even excessive draw. Ensure that the wires connecting the battery to the switch and the switch to the PTO run the entire length – and inspect the wires for any visible damage or wear. Ensure that the connections are also clean and that the metal hasn’t corroded. If all these are fine, inspect your battery’s terminals. One reason your fuse could be blowing is bad circuitry in the PTO switch, or damage to the wiring from moisture and other age-related issues.
Hello Folks,
My Exmark Turf Racer is just over 5 years old and I’ve been noticing something with the drive modes for the last month – the wheels on one side of the mower move faster than the other side. This becomes especially pronounced when I travel at speeds above the 4 mph mark. Does anyone here know what could be causing this?
Norman
Hey Norman,
I had something similar happen with my Turf Racer about a year ago, it turned out to be an issue with my hydrostatic drive – all I had to do was adjust the speed and the tracking on each side and it fixed the issue, I suggest you try the same. Before this though, make sure that your tires have equal air pressure. If none of these seem to help, there could be some wear to the parts inside the drives. Inspect the components and clear out any debris that may have gathered with time, replace anything that’s been damaged beyond repair. I’d recommend taking the unit to an authorized service center if you’re still having trouble after this.
Hi Guys,
I have an Exmark 52 inch riding mower which I purchased over 2 years back. Since the last Monday though, the mower just seems to shut down without warning in the middle of a mowing session. I would have to keep restarting it, and the problem is becoming more frequent. The battery is less than a year old and I’ve always checked the fuel level before mowing. Any ideas what the problem could be?
Anthony
Hello Anthony,
Sounds like it could be an intermittent fuel pump issue – jump starting the battery would help determine if this is what’s causing it. If that doesn’t solve the problem, one of the safety switches could be shorting out. Go through the various safety switches and replace the faulty one. It just costs about $20 or so and they are easy to find. There‘s probably a blown fuse somewhere that just needs to be sorted out, that’s how I fixed my mower when this happened a few months back.