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TRO
LESHOOTmNG
POINTS
PROBLEM
Engine continues
to run
when operator
leaves
seat
with attachment
crutch
engaged
Poorcut-uneveN
Mower blades
wilt not
rotate
Poor grass discharge
Headlight{s)
not working
(if so equipped)
Battery will not charge
Loss of drive
Engine "backfires"
when turning
engine
"OFF"
CAUSE
1.
Faulty operator-safety
presence control system.
1.
Worn, bent or loose blade.
2.
Mower deck not level
3.
Bulfdup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower.
4.
Bent btade mandrel
5.
Clogged mower deck vent hoJes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels,
1,
Obstruction in clutch mechanism.
2,
Worn/damaged
mower drive belt.
3.
Frozen idler pultey.
4.
Frozen blade mandrel.
1.
Engine 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 or toose blade.
7.
Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower.
8.
Mower ddve bettwom,
9.
Blades improperlyinsta[ied.
10.
improper blades used,
1.
CIogged mower deck verlt holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandreIs.
1,
Switch is "OFF".
2,
Bulb(s) burned out.
3.
Faulty light switch.
4.
Loose or damaged wiring.
5.
Blown fuse.
1,
Bad battery ceil(e).
2.
Poor cable connections.
3.
Faulty regulator Iif so equipped).
4.
Faulty alternator,
1,
Freewheel control Jn "disengaged"
position,
2.
Motion drive belt worn, damaged or broken.
3,
Air trapped in transmission
during shpment
or servicing.
1.
Engine throttle control not set at "SLOW"
position for 30 seconds before stopping engine.
CORRECTION
1.
Check wiring, switches
and connections,
if not
corrected, contact an authorized service center/
department.
t.
Replace blade, Tighten btade bolt.
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 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.
&
RepIace mower drive belt.
9.
Reinstaf[ bIades sharp edge down.
10.
Replace with blades listed in this manual.
11.
Clean around mandrels to open vent hotes.
t,
Turn sw[tch"ON'L
2,
Replace bulb(s),
3_ Check/replace
light switch.
4.
Check wiring and connections.
5.
Replace fuse.
I,
Replace battery.
2,
Check/clean
all connections.
3.
Replace regulator,
4.
Replace alternator,
1.
Place freewheel control in "engaged" position.
2.
Replace motion drive belt.
3.
Purge transmission.
I,
Move throttle control to "SLOW" position and allow
to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine.
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