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=TROUBLESHOOTING
POmNTS
PROBLEM
Engine continues to run
when operator leaves seat
with attachment
clutch
engaged
Poor' cut - urteven
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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
1.
Faulty operator-safety
presence contro{ system
1.
Worn, bent or loose blade
2.
Mower deck not level
3.
Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower
4
Bent blade mandrel.
5
Clogged mower deck vent holes from buitdup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandre{s
t.
Obstruciion in clutch mechanism
2.
Worn]damaged mower drive heir.
3
Frozen idler pulley
4..
Frozen blade mandrel..
Eng{ne speed too stow
2
Travel speed too fast
3
Wet grass.
4
Mower deck not level
5
Low/uneven tire air pressure.
6
Worn, bent orloose
blade
7
Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower.
8
Mower drive belt worn
9
BIades {mproperly installed,
10.
Improper blades used,
11
Clogged mower deck vent ho{es from bui{dup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.
t
Sw{tch is "OFF"
2
Butb(s) burned out,
3
Faulty light switch
4
Loose or damaged wiring,
5
Blown fuse.
1
Bad battery ceil(s).
2.
Poor cable connections.
Faulty regulator (if so equipped).
Fauity alternator..
Engine throttle control not set at "SLOW'*
position for 30 seconds before stopping engine.
3
4,
CORRECTION
I,
Check wiring, switches
and connections,
I! not
corrected, contact an authorized service canted
department,
1
Replace blade
Tighten blade boil
2.
Level mower deck.
3.
Clean underside of mower housing
4.
Replace blade mandrel.
5.
Clean around mandrels to open vent holes
1
Remove obstruction
2
Replace mower drive belt
3
Replace idler _,.: !ey
4
Replace blade _",,_ndrel
1
Place throttte controt in "FAST" position,
2
Shift to slower speed.
3
A!low grass to dry before mowing
4
Level mower deck
5.
Check tires for proper air pressure,
6
Replace/sharpen
btade
Tighten blade bolt
7
Clean underside oi 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 swilch "ON"
2.
Replace bulb(s)
3
Check/replace
light switch
4.
Check wiring and connections,
5
Replace fuse
t.
Replace battery
2
Check/clean
all connections.
3
Replace regulator_
4,
Replace alternator
t.
Move throttle control to "SLOW" position and aitow
to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine
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