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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
PROBLEM
Mower
blades will
not rotate
Poorgrass
discharge
Headlight(s)
not
•
working
•
(if so equipped)
•
'Battery will not
•
charge
•
Loss of drive
•
Engine "backfires"
•
whenturning
engine
"OFF"
CAUSE
•
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.
Freewheel
control in
"disengaged"
position.
Motion drive belt worn,
damaged,
or broken.
Air trapped
in transmission
during, shipment
or
servicing.
Engine throttle control not
set at "SLOW"
position
for 30 seconds
stopping
engine.
CORRECTION
•
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.
Tighten
blade bolt.
•
Clean underside
of mower
housing.
•
Replace mower drive 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 connec
tions.
•
Replace fuse.
•
Replace battery.
•
Check/clean
all connections.
•
Replace
regulator.
•
Replace
alternator.
•
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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