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TROUBLESHOOTING
POINTS
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
Engine continues to run
when operator leaves seat
with attachment
clutch
engaged
Poor cut- uneven
Mower blades will not
rotate
Poor grass discharge
Headlight(s)
not working
(if so equipped)
Battery will not charge
Loss of drive
Engine "backfiPes"
when
turning engine "OFF"
1.
Faulty operator-safety
presence control system.
1.
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 botes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.
1.
Obstruction in ctutch mechanism.
2.
Worn/damaged
mower drive belt.
3.
Frozen idler pulley,
4.
Frozen blade mandrel
1.
Engine speed too stow.
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.
7.
Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower.
8.
Mower drive belt worn.
9.
Btades 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) or lamp(s) burned out.
3.
Faulty light switch.
4,
Loose or damaged wiring.
5.
Blown fuse.
1.
Bad battery cell(s).
2.
Poor cabte connections.
3.
Faulty regulator (if so equipped).
4.
Faulty alternator.
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 notsot between half and
full speed (fast) position before stopping engine.
Check wiring, switches
and connections.
If not
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.
Re#ace with blades listed in this manual.
11.
Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.
1.
Turn switch "ON".
2.
Replace bulb(s) or tamp(s).
3.
Checldrcpiace
light switch.
4.
Check wiring and connections.
5.
Replace fuse.
1.
Replace battery.
2.
Check/clean
all connections,
3.
Replace regulator.
4.
Replace alternator.
1.
Place freewheel control in "engaged" position.
2.
Replace motion drive belt.
3.
Purge transmission.
Move throttle control between half and full speed
(fast) position before stopping engine.
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