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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
CAUSE
PROBLEM
Poor grass
discharge
Headlight(s) not
working
if so equipped)
3a_ery willnot
:harge
.oss of drive
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 belt worn.
9, Blades 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) bumed
out-
3. Faulty light switch.
4. Loose or damaged wiring.
5. Blown fuse.
1, Bad battery cell(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 shipment or
servicing.
CORRECTION
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. ChecWreplace light switch.
4. Check widng and connem
tions.
5. Replace fuse.
1. Replace battery.
2. Check/clean all connec-
tions.
3. Replace regulator.
4. Replace alternator.
1. Place freewheel control in
=engaged" position.
2. Replace motion drive belt.
3. Purge transmission.
Engine"backfires"
1. Engine throttle control not
1. Move throttle control to
Nhen turning
set at "SLOW"
"SLOW" position and allow
.=ngine
position for 30 seconds
to idle for 30 seconds before
='OFF"
before stopping engine,
stopping engine.
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