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TROUBLESHOOTING
POINTS
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
Engine continues
to run
1.
Faulty operator-safety presence control system,
1,
Check wiring, switches
and connections.
If not
when operator
leaves seat
corrected, contact an authorized
service center/
with attachment
clutch
department.
engaged
Poor cut- uneven
1.
Worn, bent or loose blade
t.
Replace blade.
Tighten blade bolt.
2.
Mower deck not level.
2.
Level mower deck.
3.
Buildup of grass, _eaves, and trash under mower.
3.
Clean underside of mower housing,
4.
Bent blade mandrel
4.
Replace blade mandrel.
5
Clogged mower deck vent hoIGs from buildup of
5
Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.
Mower blades will not
1.
Obstruction
in clutch mechanism,
1.
Remove obstruction.
rotate
2.
Worn/damaged
mower drive belt.
2.
Replace mower drive belt.
3.
Frozen idfer pulley.
3.
Replace idler pulley.
4.
Frozen bIade mandrel.
4.
Replace blade mandrel.
Poor grass discharge
Headlight(s)
not working
(if so equipped)
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
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 belt.
7.
C_ean 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 connections.
5.
Replace fuse,
Battery will not charge
1.
Bad battery cell(s).
1.
Replace battery.
2.
Poor cable connections.
2.
Check/clean
all connections.
3
Faulty regulator
(if so equipped)
3.
Replace regulator.
4.
Faulty alternator,
4.
Replac_alternator.
Tractor
"creeps"
with
1
Motion control lever is out of adjustment.
1.
Adjust motion control lever.
motion
control lever in
"neutral"
position
(Fender
shift models only)
Loss of drive
1.
Freewheel control in "disengaged"
position.
1.
Place freewheel
control in "engaged" position.
2
Motion drive belt worn, damaged, or broken.
2.
Replace motion drive belt.
3.
Air trapped in transmission
during shipn_ent
3.
Purge transmission.
or servicing.
Engine "backfires"
t.
Engine throttle control not set at"SLOW"
1.
Move throttle control to "SLOW" position and allow
when turning
engine
position for 30 seconds before stopping engine,
to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine.
"OFF"
30
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