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TROUBLESHOOTING
CHART
PROBLEM
Mower blades will
not rotate
Poor grass
discharge
Headlight(s) not
working
(if so equipped)
Battery will not
charge
Engine "backfires'
when turning
engine "OFF"
CAUSE
11. Obstruction in clutch
mechanism.
2. Worn/damaged
mower
drive belt.
3. Frozen idler pulley.
4. Frozen blade mandrel.
1. Engine speed too slow.
2. Travel speed too fast.
3. Wet grass.
4. Mower deck not level.
5. Low/uneven
tire air
pressure.
6. Worn. bent or loose blade.
7. Buildup of grass, leaves
and trash under mower.
8. Mower drive belt worn.
9. Blades improperly
installed.
10.Improper
blades used.
11 .Clogged mower deck vent
holes from buildup of grass.
leaves, and trash around
mandrels.
1. Switch is "OFF".
2. Bulb(s) burned out.
3. Faulty light switch.
4. Loose or damaged
wiring.
5. Blown fuse.
1. Bad battery cell(s).
2. Poor cable connections.
3. Faulty regulator
(if so equipped).
4. Faulty alternator.
1. Engine throttle control not
set at "SLOW" position
for 30 seconds before
stopping
engine.
CORRECTION
1. Remove obstruction.
2. Replace mower drive belt.
3. Replace idler pulley.
4. Replace blade mandrel.
1. Place throttle control in
"FAST" position.
2. Shift to slower speed.
3. Allow grass to dry before
mowing.
4. Level mower deck.
5. Check tires for proper air
pressure.
6. Replace/sharpen
blade.
Tighten blade bolt.
7. Clean underside of mower
housing.
8. Replace mower drive belt.
9. Reinstall blades sharp edge
down.
10.Replace
with blades listed
in this manual.
11.Clean around mandrels to
open vent holes.
1. Turn switch "ON".
2. Replace bulb(s).
3. Check/replace
light switch.
4. Check wiring and connec-
tions.
5. Replace fuse.
1. Replace battery.
2. Check/clean
all connec-
tions.
3. Replace regulator.
4. Replace alternator.
1. Move throttle control to
"SLOW" position and allow
to idle for 30 seconds befor
stopping
engine.
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