TROUBLESHOOTING
CHART
PROBLEM
Poor grass
discharge
Headlight(s)
not
working
(if so equipped)
Battery will not
charge
Loss of drive
Engine "backfires'
whenturning
engine
"OFF"
CAUSE
• Engine speed too slow.
• Travel speed too fast.
• Wet grass.
• Mower deck not level.
• Low/uneven
tire air pressure.
• Worn, bent or loose blade.
• Buildup of grass, leaves and
trash under mower.
• Mower drive belt worn.
• Blades
improperly
installed.
• Improper blades used.
• Clogged
mower deck vent
holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash
around mandrels.
• Switch is "OFF".
• Bulb(s) burned out.
• Faulty light switch.
• Loose or damaged
wiring.
• Blown fuse.
• Bad battery cell(s).
• Poor cable connections.
• Faulty regulator
(if so equipped).
• Faulty alternator.
• Freewheel
control in
"disengaged"
position.
• Motion drive belt worn,
damaged,
or broken.
• Air trapped
in transmission
durin.g, shipment
or
servicing.
• Engine throttle control not
set at "SLOW"
position for 30 seconds
stopping
engine.
CORRECTION
• Place throttle control in
"FAST" position.
• Shift to slower speed.
• Allow grass to dry before
mowing.
• Level mower deck.
• Check tires for proper air
pressure.
• Replace/sharpen
blade.
Tighten
blade bolt.
• Clean underside
of mower
housing.
• Replace mower drive belt.
• Reinstall
blades
sharp edge
down.
• Replace with blades listed in
this manual.
• Clean around mandrels to
open vent holes.
• Turn switch "ON".
• Replace
bulb(s).
• Check/replace
light switch.
• Check wiring and connec
tions.
• Replace fuse.
• Replace battery.
• Check/clean
all connections.
• Replace
regulator.
• Replace
alternator.
• Place freewheel
control in
"engaged"
position.
• Replace motion drive belt.
• Purge transmission.
• Move throttle control to
"SLOW" position and allow
to idle for 30 seconds befbre
stopping engine.
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