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LESHOOTING
POINTS
PROBLEM
Engine continues to run
when operator leaves seat
with attachment clutch
engaged
Poor cut - uneven
CAUSE
1
Faulty operator-safety presence control system
1.
Worn, bent orloose blade
2.
Mower deck not level
3
4,
5.
Buitdup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower.
Bent blade mandrel.
Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of
CORRECTION
1.
Check wiring, switches and connections, if not
corrected, contact an authorized service canted
department.
1.
Replace blade° Tighten blade belt
2
Levet mower deck.
3.
Clean underside of mower housing
4.
Replace blade mandrel.
5.
Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.
Mower blades will not
rotate
Poor grass discharge
Headlight{s)not worklng
(tf so equipped)
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Battery will not charge
Loss of drive
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,
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Engine "backfires"
when turning engine
"OFF"
grass_ leaves, and trash around mandrels
1., Obstruction In clutch mechanism.
2.
Worn/damaged mower drive belt.
3.
Frozen Fdler pulley.
4.
Frozen blade mandrel.
1.
Engine speed too stow
2.
Travel speed too fast.
3
Wet grass
4
Mower deck not level.
5.
Lowtuneven tire air pressure.
6.
Worn, bent or loose blade°
7.
Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower.
8.
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9
Blades improperly Installed.
t0.
improper blades used
t 1., 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
3.. Faulty regulator (If so equipped).
4.
Faulty alternator.
1.
Freewheel control in"disengaged" position.
2.
Motion drive belt worn, damaged, or broken.
3
Air trapped in transmission during shipment
or servicing.
1,
Engine throttle control not set at "SLOW"
position for 30 seconds before stopping engine,
I.
Remove obstruction.
2.
Replace mower drive belt.,
3,
Replace idler puIley.
4.
Replace blade mandrel.
I.
Place throttle control in "FAST" position.
2.
ShiftIo slower speed,
3
AIIow 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-
Reinsta!l blades sharp edge down,
10., Replace with blades listed in this manuaI.
11., Clean around mandrals 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.
1.
Replace battery
2,
Check/dean
eli connections.
3.
Replace regulalor.
4.
Replace alternator..
1
Place freewheel control in "engaged" position
2.
Replace motion drive belt.
3
Purge transmission..
Move throttle control to "SLOW" position and allow
to idle for 30 seconds before slopping engine.
3O
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