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TROUBLESHOOTI
POINTS
PROBLEM
Engine continues to run
when operator leaves sea
with attachment clutch
engaged
Poor
cut
- uneven
Mower blades will not
rotate
Poor grass discharge
CAUSE
1.
Faulty operator-safety
presence control 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 buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.
1,
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.
CORRECTION
1.
Check wiring, switches
and connections.
If not
corrected, contact an authorized
service center/
department.
1.
Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.
2.
Level mower deck,
3.
Clean underside o| mower housing.
4.
Replace blade mandrel
5.
CIean around mandre{s to open vent holes.
1.
Remove obstruction.
2.
Replace mower drive bait.
3.
Replace idler pulley.
4.
Replace blade mandrel.
1.
Place throttle control in "FAST" position.
2.
Shift to slower speed.
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.
t0.
Improper blades used.
11.
Clogged mower deck vent holP.s ;Tom buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.
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.
CIean 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.
Headlight{s)
not working
(if so equipped}
Battery
witl not charge
Loss of drive
m
Engine "backfires"
when turning
engine
"OFF"
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,
Freewheel control in %isengaged"
position.
2.
Motion drive belt worn, damaged, or broken,
3.
Air trapped in transmission
during shipment
or servicing.
1.
Engine throttle controJ not set at 'SLOW"
position for 30 seconds before stopping engine.
1.
Turn switch "ON".
2.
Replace bulb(s).
3.
CheckJ'replace light switch.
4,
Check wiring and connections.
5.
Replace fuse.
1,
Replace battery.
2,
ChecWclean all connections.
3.
Replace regu{ator.
4.
Replace alternator.
1.
Place freewheel
control in "engaged" position.
2.
Replace motion drive belt.
3.
Purge transmission.
1.
Move throttle control to "SLOW" position and allow
to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine.
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