Electrolux SP185H42LT Operator's Manual page 30

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
PROBLEM CAUSE
Mower blades will 1. Obstruction in clutch
not rotate
2. Worn/damaged mower drive 2. Replace mower drive belt.
3. Frozen idler pulley.
4. Frozen blade mandrel.
Poor grass 1. Engine speed too slow.
discharge
2. Travel speed too fast.
3. Wet grass.
4. Mower deck not level.
5. Low/uneven tire air pressure. 5. Check tires for proper air
6. Worn, bent or loose blade.
7. Buildup of grass, leaves and 7. Clean underside of mower
8. Mower drive belt worn.
9. Blades improperly installed.
10. Improper blades used.
11. Clogged mower deck vent
Headlight(s) not 1. Switch is "OFF".
working 2. Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out. 2. Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).
(if so equipped) 3. Faulty light switch.
4. Loose or damaged wiring.
5. Blown fuse.
Battery will not 1. Bad battery cell(s).
charge 2. Poor cable connections.
3. Faulty regulator
4. Faulty alternator.
Loss of drive 1. Freewheel control in
2. Motion drive belt worn,
3. Air trapped in transmission
Engine "backfi res" 1. Engine throttle control not set 1. Move throttle control
when turning
engine "OFF"
mechanism.
belt.
trash under mower.
holes from buildup of grass,
leaves, and trash around
mandrels.
(if so equipped).
"disengaged" position.
damaged, or broken.
during shipment or servicing.
between half and full speed
(fast) position before stopping
engine.
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CORRECTION
1. Remove obstruction.
3. Replace idler pulley.
4. Contact our authorized
service center/department.
1. Place throttle control in "FAST"
position.
2. Shift to slower speed.
3. Allow grass to dry before
mowing.
4. Level mower deck.
pressure.
6. Replace/sharpen blade.
Tighten blade bolt.
housing.
8. Replace mower drive belt.
9. Reinstall blades sharp edge
down.
10. Replace with blades listed
in this manual.
11. Clean around man drels to
open vent holes.
1. Turn switch "ON".
3. Check/replace light switch.
4. Check wiring and connections.
5. Replace fuse.
1. Replace battery.
2. Check/clean all connections.
3. Replace regulator.
4. Replace alternator.
1. Place freewheel control in
"engaged" position.
2. Re place motion drive belt.
3. Purge transmission.
between half and full speed
(fast) position before
stopping engine.