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TROUBLESHOOTING
POINTS
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PROBLEM
CORRECTION
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.
1.
Worn, bent or loose 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.
1.
Obstruction [n dutch mechanism.
2.
Worn/damaged mower drive 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 belt worn.
9.
Blades Jmpropedy installed.
10,
Improper blades used.
11.
Ciogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.
1,
Switch is"OFF".
2.
Bulb(s) burned out.
3.
Faulty lightswitch.
4.
Loose or damaged wiring,
5.
Blown fuse.
1.
Bad batterycell(s).
2.
Poor cable connections.
3.
Faulty regulator (if so equipped),
4,
Faulty alternator.
1,
Freewheel control in "dpsengaged" position.
2.
Motion drive belt worn, damaged of broken.
3.
Air trapped in transmission dunng shpment
or servicing.
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Engine throttle control not set at "SLOW"
position for 30 seconds before stoppirig engine.
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Check wiring, sw_tches and connections.
If not
corrected, contact an authorized service center/
depadment.
_ 1.
Replace blade.. T=ghten 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 pu+ley.
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 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 _nthis manual.
11,
Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.
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Turn switch"ON".
2.
Replace bulb(s).
3.
Check/replace light switch.
4.
Check wiring and connections.
5.
Replace fuse.
1.
Replace battery,
2.
Check/clean all connections.
3.
Replace regulator.
4.
Replace alternator.
1.
Place freewhee} control in "engaged" position.
2.
Replace motton drive belt.
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3.
Purge transm=sston.
1.
Move throttle control tO "SLOW" position and allow
to id{e for 30 seconds before stopping engine.
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