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TROUBLESHOOTING
CHART
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
Mowerbladeawill
1. Obstruction in clutch
1. Remove obstruction.
not rotate
mechanism.
2. Worn/damaged mower
2. Replace mower drive belt.
drive belt.
3, Frozen idler pulley.
3. Replace idter pulley.
4. Frozen blade mandrel.
4, Replace blade mandrel
Poor grass
1. Engine speed too slow.
discharge
Headlight(s) not
working
if so equipped)
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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.
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.
3. Faulty regulator
(if so equipped).
4. Faulty alternator.
4. Replace alternator.
Engine"backfires"
1. Engine throttle control not
1. Move throttle control to
Nhenturning
set at "SLOW" position
"SLOW" position and allow
_ngine"OFF"
for 30 seconds before
to idle for 30 seconds before
stopping engine,
stopping engine.
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