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TROUBLESHOOTING
POINTS
PROBLEM
Engine continues to run
when operator
leaves seat
with attachment
clutch
engaged
Poorcut-uneven
Mower blades will not
rotate
Poor grass discharge
Headlight(s)
not working
(if so equipped)
Battery will not charge
Loss of drive
Engine "backfires"
when turning engine
"OFF"
CAUSE
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 p_ley.
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 of grass, leaves and trash under mower.
8.
Mower drive belt worn.
9.
Blades impmpedy installed.
10.
Improper blades used,
lt.
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 celt(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.
CORRECTION
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1.
Replace b_ade. 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 thro_e 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/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 blades listed in this manual.
11,
Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.
1.
Turn switch "ON".
2.
Replace bulb(s).
3.
CheckJreplace Iig;_ 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 ddve belt.
3.
Purge transmission.
1. Move throttle control to "SLOV_'position and allow
to idle for30 seconds before stopping engine.
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