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TROUBLESHOOTING
CHART
PROBLEM
Poor grass
discharge
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Headlight(s) not
working
(if so equipped)
Battery will not
charge
Loss of drive
CAUSE
1. Engine speed too slow.
Travel speed too fast.
Wet grass.
Mower deck not level.
Low/uneven tire air pressure.
Worn, bent or loose blade.
Buildup
of grass,
leaves
and
trash under mower.
Mower
drive belt worn.
Blades
improperly
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)
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
during
shipment
or
servicing.
CORRECTION
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.
11.Clean
around mandrels to
open vent holes.
1. Turn switch "ON".
2.
Replace
bulb(s).
3.
Check/replace
light switch.
4.
Check
wiring
and connec-
tions.
5,
Replace
fuse.
1. Replace battery.
2. Check/clean all connec-
tions.
3. Replace regulator.
4.
Replace
alternator.
1. Place freewheel
control
in
"engaged"
position,
2.
Replace
motion
drive belt.
3.
Purge transmission.
Engine"backfires"
1. Engine
throttle
control
not
1.
Move throttle
control to
whenturning
set at "SLOW"
"SLOW" position and allow
engine
position for 30 seconds
to idle for 30 seconds before
"OFF"
before
stopping engine,
stopping engine.
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