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TROU
ESHOOTING
NTS
PROBLEM
....
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Engine continues
to run
when operator |eaves
seat
with attachment
clutch
engaged
Poor cut - uneven
Mower blades will _ ot
rotate
Poor grass discharge
Headlight(s)
not working
(if so equipped)
Battery will not charge
Engine "backfires"
when turning engine
"OFF"
CAUSE
1.
Faulty operator-safety
presence contro! 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 buildue of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels,
CORRECTION
7.
2.
3,
4.
5.
r,
Check wiring, switches
and connections,
]f not
corrected,
contact an authorized
service center!
department,
.
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Replace blade.
Tighten blade bolt.
Level mower deck
Clean underside of mower housing.
Replace blade mandrel
Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.
1.
Obstruction
in clutch 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 improperly
installed.
10_
Improper blades used.
1 t.
Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of
grass, _eaves, and trash around mandrels.
1.
Remove obstruction.
2.
Replace mower drive beit.
3.
Replace idler pufley,
4.
Replace blade mandrel.
1
Switch is "OFF".
2.
Bulb(s) burned out,
3.
Fauity light switch.
4,
Loose or damaged wiring.
5,
Blown fuse.
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 boff,
7.
Clean underside of mower housing.
8.
Replace mower dnve belt,
9.
Reinstall blades sharp edge down.
10.
Replace with blades listed in this manual.
11.
Clean around mandreis to o_3en vent holes
1
Bad battery cell(s),
2.
_oor cable connections.
3.
Fautty regulator
(if so equipped),
4.
Faulty alternator.
Engine throttle control not set at "SLOW"
position for 30 seconds before stopping engine
1.
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
a connections.
3.
Replace regulator.
4.
Replace alternator.
Move throtlte control to "SLOW"
position and allow
to idle for 30 seconds before stopping
engine.
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