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TROV
LESHOO
G POUNT$
PROBLEM
Engine continues to run
when operator
leaves sea
with attachment
clutch
engaged
Poor cut - uneven
Mower blades will not
rotate
CAUSE
t.
Faulty operator_safety presence control system
t.
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 mandrelsr
t.
Obstruction
in clutch mechanism
2.
Worn/damaged
mower drive belt.
CORRECTION
1.
Check wiring, switches
and connections
It not
corrected, contact an authorized service center/
department
t
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 holes
1.
Remove obstruction
2
Replace mower drive belt
3
Frozen idler pulley.
4.
Frozen blade mandrel.
Poor grass discharge
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.
3
Replace idler pulley..
4
Replace blade mandrel.
1.
Place thrott[e control in "FAST" position°
2
Shift to slower speed,
3.
Allow grass to dry before mowing
4.
Level mower deck..
5.
Cheek tires for proper air pressure.
6.
Replace/sharpen
blade. Tighten blade bolt
Headlight(s) not working
(if so equipped)
7.
Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower.
8.
Mower drive belt worn
9.
Blades tmproperfy installed
10
Improper blades used
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Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.
1.
Switch is "OFF'.
2
Bulb(s) burnedout.
3.
Faulty light switch.
4.
Loose or damaged wiring.
5
Blown fuse
7.
Clean underside of mower housing..
8,
Replace mower drive bell
9_
Reinstall blades sharp edge down
10
Replace with blades listed in thts manual.
11.
Clean around mandrels to open vent holes
1.
Turn switch "ON"
2
Replace bulb(s).
3
Check/replace
light switch.
4.
Check wiring and connections.
5
Replace fuse.
Battery will not charge
Loss of drive
Engine "backfires"
when turning engine
"OFF"
t..
2_
3.
4.
Bad battery cell(s).
1.
Poor cable conneclions
2.
Faulty regulator (if so equipped)
3.
Faulty alternator.
4..
t
2.
3.
1.
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.
Replace battery,
Check/clean all connections,
Replace regulator,
Replacealternator0
Place freewheel control in "engaged" position..
Replace motion drive belt
Purge transmission
Move throttle control to "SLOW" position and allow
to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine.
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