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TROUBLESHOOTING
CHART
PROBLEM
Poor cut - uneven
Mower blades will
not rotate
Poor grass
discharge
Headlight(s)
not
working
(if so equipped)
Battery will not
charge
Engine "backfires"
whenturnlng
engine "OFF"
CAUSE
• Worn, bent or loose blade.
•
Mower
deck not level.
•
Buildup
of grass,
leaves,
and trash under mower.
•
Bent blade mandrel.
•
Clogged
mower
deck vent
holes from buildup
of
grass,
leaves,
and trash
around
mandrels.
•
Obstruction
in clutch
mechanism.
•
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.
•
Worn, 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.
•
Switch is "OFF".
•
Bulb(s)
burned out.
•
Faulty light switch.
•
Loose
or damaged
wiring.
•
Blown fuse.
•
Bad battery cell(s).
•
Poor cable
connections.
•
Faulty regulator
(if so equipped).
•
Faulty alternator.
•
Engine throttle
control not
set at "SLOW"
position
for 30 seconds before
stopping engine.
CORRECTION
Replace
blade.
Tighten
blade
bolt.
Level mower deck.
Clean
underside
of mower
housing.
Replace
blade
mandrel.
Clean
around
mandrels
to
open vent holes.
Remove
obstruction.
Replace
mower drive belt.
Replace
idler pulley.
Replace
blade
mandrel.
Place throttle control in
"FAST" position.
i•
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.
•
Turn switch "ON".
•
Replace
bulb(s).
•
Check/replace
light switch.
•
Check
wiring
and connections
•
Replace
fuse.
•
Replace
battery.
•
Check/clean
all connections.
•
Replace
regulator.
•
Replace
alternator.
Move throttle
control
to
"SLOW"
position
and allow
to idle for 30 seconds
before
stopping
engine.
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