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TROUBLESHOOTING
POINTS
PROBLEM
Engine continues to run
when operator leaves seat
with attachment clutch
engaged
Poor cut - uneven
Mower blades will not
rotate
Poor grass discharge
Headlight(s)not working
(if so equipped)
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Battery will not charge
Engine "backfires"
when turning engine
"OFF"
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CAUSE
CORRECTION
I,
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,
Check wiring, switches and connections. If not
corrected, contact an authorized service center/
department.
1
Replace blade,, Tighten blade belt,
2,
Level mower deck,
3,
Clean underside of mower housing,
4,
Replace blade mandrel.
5
Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.
1_ Obstruction tn 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°
3_ Wet grass,
4,, Mower deck not level
5.
Low!uneven tire air pressure_
6.
Wom, bent or toose blade
7,. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower.
8.
Mower drive belt worn
9,, Blades improperly instaUed
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.
Bad battery cetl(s)o
2.
Poor cable connections,
3
Faulty regulator (if so equipped)
4.. Faulty altemator_
1.
Engine throttle control not set at "SLOW"
position for 30 seconds before stopping engine
t,
Remove obstruction
2
Replace mower ddve bell
3,
Replace idler puliey.
4
Reptace blade mandrel
1.
Place throttle control in "FAST" position,,
2,
Shift to slower speed.
3,
hJtow 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.
Reinstall blades sharp edge down.
10_ Replace with btades listed in this manual..
!1.
Clean around mandrels to open vent holes,
1,
Turn switch "ON".
2.
Replace bulb(s).
3
Check]replace light switch,
4o Check wtdng and connections.
5,
Replace fuse,.
1,. Replace battery
2.
Check/clean a!l connections
3,
Replace regulator.
4_ Replace alternator.
1,
Move throttle control to "BLOW" position and allow
to idte for 30 seconds before stopping engine.
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