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PROBLEM
Mower blades will
not rotate
TROUBLESHOOTING
CHART
CAUSE
•
Obstruction
in clutch
mechanism.
Poor grass
discharge
Headlight(s) not
working
(if so equipped)
Battery will not
charge
Engine "backfires'
whentuming
engine "OFF"
•
Worn/damaged mower
drive belt.
•
Frozen idler pulley.
•
Frozen blade mandrel.
•
Engine speed too slow.
•
Travel speed too fast.
•
Wet grass.
•
Mower deck not level,
•
Low/uneven tire air
pressure.
•
Wom, 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.
1. Switch is =OFF".
2. Bulb(s) or lamp(s) bumed out
3.
Faulty light switch.
4. Loose or damaged wiring.
5. Blown fuse.
•
Bad battery cell(s).
•
Poor cable connections.
•
Faulty regulator
(if so equipped).
•
Faulty altemator.
Engine throttle control not
set at =SLOW" position
for 30 seconds before
stopping engine.
CORRECTION
•
Remove obstruction.
•
Replace
mower drive belt.
•
Replace
idler pulley.
•
Replace
blade mandrel.
•
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.
1. Turn switch =ON".
2. Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).
3. Check/replace light switch.
4. Check wiring and connec
tions.
5. Replace fuse.
•
Replace battery,
,.
Check/clean all connec-
tions.
•
Replace regulator.
•
Replace altemator,
Move throttle control to
"SLOW" position and allow
to idle for 30 seconds befor=
stopping engine.
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