Problem
Engine overheats
Battery not charging
The machine moves slowly, unevenly, or not at all
Mower deck not engaging
Transaxle leaks oil
Uneven mowing results
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TROUBLE SHOOTING
Cause
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Clogged air intake or cooling fins
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Engine overloaded
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Poor ventilation around engine
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Defective engine speed regulator
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Too little or no oil in the engine
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Contamination in the carburetor or fuel line.
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Fouled spark plugs
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Poor contact of the battery terminal cable connections
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Charging lead is disconnected
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Parking brake on
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Bypass valve on pump open
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Drive belt for the transmission slack or has come off
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Air trapped in hydraulic system
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Drive belt for the mower deck has come loose
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Contact for the electromagnetic coupling has loosened
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Blade switch is faulty or has come loose from cable
contact
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Blown fuse
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Damaged seals, housing, or gaskets
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Air trapped in hydraulic system
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Different air pressure in tires on the left and right sides.
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Suspending for the mower deck is uneven
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Blades are dull or bent
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Driving speed too high
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Grass is too long
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Grass collected under the mower deck