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TROUBLESHOOTI
POINTS
PROBLEM
Engine
dies when
tractor
is shifted
into reverse
Engine
continues
to
run when
operator
leaves
seat with
attachment
clutch
engaged
Poorcut-uneven
Mower
blades
will not
rotate
Poor grass discharge
Headlight(e)
not
working
(if so equipped)
Battery
will not charge
Loss of drive
Engine "backfires"
when turning
engine "OFF"
CAUSE
1.
Reverse
operation
system
(ROS) is not "ON" while
mower
or other attachment
is engaged.
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.
3.
Wet grass.
4.
Mower
deck not level.
5.
Low/uneven
tire air pressure.
6.
Worn, bent or loose blade.
7.
Buildup ef 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.
Light switch
is "OFF".
2.
Bulb(s)
or lamp(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 between
half and
full speed
(fast) position
before stopping
engine
CORRECTION
1.
Turn ignition
key to
ROS "ON" position.
See Operation
section.
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
of mower
housing.
4.
Replace
blade
mandrel.
5.
Clean around
mandrels
to open
vent holes.
1.
Remove
obstruction.
2.
Replace
mower
drive
belt.
3.
Replace
idler pulley.
4.
Replace
blade
mandrel.
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
blade.
Tighten
blade
bolt.
7.
Clean
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 light switch
"ON".
2.
Replace
bulb(s)
or lamp(s).
3.
Check/replace
light switch.
4.
Check wiring
and connections.
5.
Replace
fuse.
1.
Replace
battery.
2.
Check/clean
all connections.
3.
Replace
regulator.
4.
Replace
alternator.
1.
Place freewheel
control
in "engaged"
position.
2.
Replace
motion
drive
belt.
3.
Purge transmission.
1.
Move throttle
control
between
half and full speed
(fast) position
before
stopping
engine.
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