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TROUBLESHOOTING
CHART
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
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1. Obstruction in clutch
1. Remove obstruction.
not rotate
mechanism.
2. Worn/damaged mower
2. Replace mower drive belt.
drive belt.
3. Frozen idler pulley.
3. Replace idler pulley.
4. Frozen blade mandrel.
4. Replace blade mandrel.
Poor grass
1. Engine speed too slow.
discharge
Headlight(s) not
working
If so equipped)
Battery will not
charge
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 impropedy 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) burned
out.
3. Faulty light switch.
4. Loose or damaged wiring,
5. Blown fuse.
1. Bad battery cell(s).
2. Poor cable connections.
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.
1l.Cfaan around mandrels to
open vent holes.
I. Turn switch "ON".
2. Replace bulb(s) or
lamp(s).
.
3. Check/raplace light switch.
4. Check wiring and
connections.
5. Replace fuse.
1. Replace battery.
2. Check/clean all
connections.
3. Replace regulator.
3. Faulty regulator
(if so equipped).
4. Faulty alternator.
4. Replace alternator.
Englne"baddiras"
1. Engine throttle control not
1. Move throttle control to
t/hen turning
set at "SLOW" position
"SLOW" position and allow
.=ngfaa"OFF"
for 30 seconds before
to idle for 30 seconds befor
stopping engine,
stopping engine.
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