TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
PROBLEM
Poor cut - uneven
Mower blades will
not rotate
Poor grass
discharge
Headllght(s) not
worklng
(If so equlpped)
Battery will not
charge
Engine "backfires"
when turning
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, "13ghten
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.
•
Shift to slower speed.
• Allow grass to dry before
mowing.
•
Level mower deck.
•
Check tires for proper air
pressure.
•
Replace/sharpen blade.
"nghten blade bolt.
•
Clean underside of mower
housing.
•
Replace mower ddve 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.
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Replace alternator.
Move throttle control to
"SLOW" position and allow
to idle for 30 seconds before
stopping engine,
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