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TROUBLESHOOTING
POINTS
PROBLEM
Engine continues to run
when operator leaves ae_t
with attachment
clutch
engaged
Poor
cut
- uneven
Mower blades will not
rots_
Poor grass discharge
Headlight(a)
not working
(if so equipped)
Battery will not charge
Loss o{ drive
Engine '+backfires '+when
turning engine +'OFF"
CAUSE
t+
Faults+ operator-safety
presencecontrol 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 halos from buildup of
grass leaves, and trash around mandrels.
t.
Obstruction
in clutch mechanism.
2.
Worn/damaged
mower drive belt.
3.
Frozen idler pulley.
4+ Frozen blade mandrel.
t+
Engine speed too slow.
2+ Travel spe_
too fast.
3+ Wet grass.
4+ Mower deck not level.
5+ Low/unovec
tire air pressure.
6+ Worn, bent or loose blade.
7+
Buildup of grass_ leaves and trash under mower.
8+ Mower drive belt worn.
9+
Blades improperly installed.
10+
Improper blades us_.
1 t+
Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of
grass_ leaves, and trash around mandrels.
t+
Switch is "OFF".
2.
Bulb(s) or lampfs) burned out.
3+ Faults+ light switch.
4+ Loose or damaged wiring.
5+
Blown fuse.
t+
Bad batiery cell(s).
2.
Poor cable connections.
3+ Faults+ regulator (if so equipped).
4+ Faults+ alternator.
t+
Freewheel control in "disengage"
position.
2+ Motion drive belt worn, damag_
or broken+
3+ Air trapp_
in transmission
during shipment
or servicing.
t+
Engine throttle control not set a!"SLOW"
position for 30 seconds before stopping engine.
CORRECTION
1.
Checkwiring_
switches
and connections.
Efnot
corrected, contact an authorized service center/
department.
1.
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.
Replace idler pulley.
4.
Replace blade mandrel.
1.
Place throttle control in 'FAST" position.
2.
Shift to slower speed.
3.
Allow grass to dry before mowing.
4.
Level mower deck.
5.
Check tires for proper air pressure.
6.
Replace/sharpen
blade. Tighten blade bolt.
7.
Clean underside of mower housing.
8.
Replace mower drive belt.
9.
Reinstall blades sharp edge down.
10.
Replace with blades listed in this manual.
11.
Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.
1.
Turn switch *ON'.
2.
Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).
3.
Check/replace
light switch.
4.
Check wiring and connections.
5.
Replace face.
1.
Replace battery.
2.
Check!clean
all connections.
3.
Replace regulator.
4.
Replace alternator.
1.
Place fre_heel
control in'engaged"position.
2.
Replace motion drive belt.
3.
Purge transmission.
1.
Move throtile control to "SLOW '+position and allow
to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine.
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