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PROBLEM
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 "backfires"
when turning engine
"OFF"
CAUSE
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1
Faulty operator-safety
presence control system
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1
Worn, bent or ]oose blade
2..
Mower deck not level.
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
t
Obstruction
in clutch mechanism
2
Worn/damaged
mower drive beft
3
Frozen idler pulley
4
Frozen blade mandrel
1
Engine speed too stew
2
Travet speed too fast
3
Wet grass
4
Mower deck not tevei
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 btades used
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C}ogged mower deck vent holes 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 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
dudng shipment
or servicing
CORRECTION
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Check wiring, switches
and connections
tf not
corrected, contact an authorized service center/
department
1
Replace brade
Tighten b3ade bolt
2
Level mower deck
3
Clean underside of mower housing
4
Replace b_ade 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 controt 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 boit
7.
Clean underside of mower housing
8.
Replace mower drive belt.
9.
Reinstafl biades 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)
3
Check/replace
light switch.
4
Check widng and connections
5.
Reptace fuse
1
Replace battery
2
Check/clean
all connections
3
Replace regulator
4.
Reptaee alternator
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Place freewheel
control in "engaged"
position
2
Replace motion drive belt
3
Purge transmission
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Move throttle control to "SLOW" position and allow
to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine
Engine throttie control not set at "SLOW"
position for 30 seconds before stopping engine
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