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TROUBLESHOOTING
POINTS
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
Engine conUnues 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)
Battery will not charge
Engine
=backfires"
when turning
engine
"OFF"
1.
Faulty operator-safety presence contro_ 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.
Obs_uction in clutch mechanism.
2.
Worn/damaged mower drive belt.
3.
Frozen idler pulley.
4.
Fmzan 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 improperly installed.
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) or lamp(s) bumed out.
3.
Faulty light switch.
4.
Loose or damaged wiring.
5.
Blown fuse.
1.
Bad battery cell(s).
2.
Poor cable connec_ons.
3.
Faulty regulator (if so equipped).
4.
Faulty altemater.
1.
Engine throttle control not set at "SLOW"
pesilton for 30 seconds before stopping engine,
1.
Check wiring, switches and connec_ons. 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 ho_es.
1.
Remove obstruclton.
2.
Replace mower drive belt.
3.
Replace idler pulley.
4.
Replace blade mandrel.
1.
Place thmtife control in =FAST" posilton.
2.
Shift to slower speed.
3.
Allow grass to dry before mowing.
4.
Level mower deck.
5.
Check ltrss 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) or lamp(s).
3.
Check/replace light switch.
4.
Check widng and connections.
5,
Replace fuse.
1.
Replace battery.
2.
Cbac_clean
all connections.
3.
Replace regulator.
4.
Replace alternator.
1.
Move throttle control to "SLOW" peslltes and allow
to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine.
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