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TROUBLESHOOT
PROBLEM
Engine continues to run
when operator leaves seat
with attachment clutch
engaged
Poorcut-uneven
Mower blades wlll not
rotate
Poor grass discharge
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Headlight(s) not working
(tf so equipped)
Battery will not charge
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Engine "backfires"
when turning engine
"OFF"
CAUSE
1,
Faulty operator-safety presence control system_
1.
Worn, bent or loose blade.
2,
Mower deck not teveL
3.. Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower,
4,, Bent blade mandrel
5,
Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels
1
Obstruction in clutch mechanism,
2,
Womldamaged mower drive belt,
3,
Frozen Idler pulley.
4,
Frozen blade mandrel,
1,
Engine speed too slow_
2,
Travel speed tee fast.
3,
Wet grass.
4.
Mower deck not level
5.
Lowluneven tire air pressure
6,
Worn, bent or loose blade,,
7
Buildup of grass, Ieaves and trash under mower,
8,
Mower drive belt worn,.
9
Blades Improperly installed
10.
improper blades used_
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Clogged mower deck vent hotes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels_
1
Switch is "OFF"
2
Bulb(s) burned out
3
Faulty light switch
4
Loose or damaged wiring
5
Blown fuse,.
1,
Bad battery cell(s).
2,
Poor cable connections..
3
Faulty regurator (if so equipped)
4
Faulty alternator
1
Engine throttle control not set at "SLOW"
position for 30 seconds before stepping engine
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CORRECTION
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Remove obstruction.
2,,
Replace mower drive bell
3
Replace idler pultey
4
Replace blade mandrel.
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Check wiring, switches and connections, If not
corrected, contact an authorized service facility,
Replace blade. Tighten biade boil.,
Level mower deck,
Clean underside of mower housing
Replace blade mandrel
Clean around mandrels to open vent holes
Place throttle control In "FAST" position,
Shift to slower speed,
Allow grass to dry before mowing.
LeveJ mower deck,
Check tires for proper air pressure,
Replace/sharpen blade
Tighten blade bolt,,
Clean underside of mower housing
Replace mower ddve beLt.
Reinstall blades sharp edge down,
Replace with blades listed in tilis manual,
Clean around mandrels to open vent holes,
Turn switch "ON",,
Replace bulb(s)
Check/replace tight swilch
Check wiring and connections,
Replace fuse,
Replace battery.
Check/cLean all connections
Replace regulator
Reptace altematoro
Move throttte control to "SLOW" position and allow
to idle for 30 seconds before stoppfng engine
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