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TROUBLESHOOTI
G POINTS
PROBLEM
Engine continues to run
when operator
Jeaves seat
with attachment
clutch
engaged
Poorcut-uneven
Mower blades wili not
rotate
Poor grass discharge
Headlight{sl
not working
(if so equipped)
Battery wii! not charge
Loss of drive
Eng}ne "backfires"
when turning
engine
"OFF"
CAUSE
1.
Faulty operator_safety presence control system.
1_ Worn, bent or loose btade.
2,
Mower deck not level.
&
Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower.
4,
Bent blade mandrel.
5.
Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of
grass, teaves, and trash around mandrels.
1.
Obstruction in clutch mechanism.
2.
Worn/damaged
mower ddve 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 or loose blade.
7.
Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower.
8,
Mower drive bett worn.
9.
Blades improperly installed.
I0.
Improper blades used
t 1.
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.
1.
Bad battery celt(s).
2.
Poor cable 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 shpment
or servicing,
1,
Engine throttle controt not set at "SLOW"
[_c, s ition for 30 seconds before stoppin_l angine.
CORRECTION
t.
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 amrpressure,
6.
Replace/sharpen
blade. Tighten blade bolt.
7.
Clean underside of mower housing.
8.
Replace mower drive belt,
9.
Reinstall blades sharp edge down.
I0.
Replace with blades listed in this manual.
11.
Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.
1.
Tum switch "ON ",
2.
Replace bulb(s).
3.
Checkireplace
light switch.
4.
Check wiring and connections,
5.
Replace fuse.
1.
Replace battery.
2.
ChecWclean all connections,
3,
Replace regulator.
4,
Replace alternator.
I,
Place freewheel control in "engaged" position.
2.
Replace motion drive belt,
3.
Purge transmission.
1.
Move throttle control to "SLOW" position and allow
to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine.
30
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