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TROUBLESHOOTING
POINTS
PROBLEM
Engine continues to run
when operator leaves seat
with attachment
clutch
engaged
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Poor cut - uneven
CAUSE
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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 mandre!
5
Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels
CORRECTION
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Check wiring, switches
and connections,
If not
corrected, contact an authonzed
service eented
department
1
Replace blade
Tighten blade bolt
2
Level mower deck
3
C_ean underside of mower housing,
4
Replace biade mandrel,
5
Clean around mandrels to open vent holes
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Mower blades will not
rotate
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Poor grass discharge
1
Obstruction in clutch mechanism
2
Worn/damaged
mower drive belt
3
Frozen idler pulley
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 orioese
blade,
1
Remove obstruction
2
Replace mower drive bett
3
Replace idler puitey
4
Replace blade mandrel,
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Place throttle control in "FAST" position
2
Shift to slower speed
3
AIIow grass to dry before mowing
4
Level mower deck
5,
Check tires for proper air pressure
6
Replace/sharpen
b_ade
Tighten blade bolt
Headlight(s) not working
{if so equipped)
Battery will not charge
Loss of drive
Engine "bacldires"
when turning engine
"OFF"
7
Buildup of grass, Ieaves 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) burned out
3
Faulty light switch
4
Loose or damaged wiring
5
Blown fuse
1
Bad baltery cell(s)
2
Poor cable connections,
3
Faulty regulator (if so equipped)
4,
Faulty alternator
1
Freewhee_ control in "disengaged"
position
2,
Molten drive belt worn, damaged, or broken
3
Air trapped in transmission during shipment
or servicing
7
Clean underside of mower housing
8
Replace mower drive belt
9
Reinstall blades sharp edge down
10
Replace wilh blades listed in this manuaF
11
Clean around mandrels to open vent holes,
1
Turn switch "ON"
2
Replace bulb(s)
3
Check/replace
Iight switch,
4
Check wiring and connections
5
Replace fuse
1
Rep}ace battery
2.
Check/clean
all connections
3
Replace regulator
4
Replace alternator
1
PEace freewheel control in "engaged" position
2
Replace motion drive bell
3
Purge transmission
1
Engine throttle control not set at "SLOW"
position for 30 seconds before stopping engine
1
Move throttle controt to "SLOW" position and allow
to idle for 30 seconds before stopping eng{ne
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