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TROUBLESHOOT!
G POINTS
PROBLEM
Engine continues
to run
when operator
leaves seat
with attachment
clutch
engaged
_m
Poor cut-
uneven
Mower blades will not
rotate
Poor grass discharge
Headlight(s)
not working
(if so equipped)
Battery
will
not charge
="_= .... backfires"
when turning
engine
"OFF"
CAUSE
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.
I.
Obstruction in clutch mechanism.
2.
Worn/damaged
mower drive belt.
3.
Frozen idler pulley.
4.
Frozen blade mandrel.
i.
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.
0.
improper blades used.
1.
Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.
CORRECTION
t.
Check wiring, switches
and connections.
If not
corrected, contact an authorized service center/
department.
1.
Replace blade. Tighten 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 pulley.
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 in this manual.
11.
Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.
t.
Switch is "OFF"
2.
Bulb(s) burned ouL
3.
Faulty light switch.
4.
Loose or damaged wiring.
5.
Blown fuse.
1.
Bad battery
ceil(s).
2.
Poor cable
connections.
3.
Faulty
regulator
(if so equipped).
4.
Faulty
alternator.
Engine throttle contro! not set at "SLOW"
position for 30 seconds before stopping engine.
1.
Turn switch "ON".
2.
Replace bu}b(s).
3.
Check/replace
light switch.
4.
Check wiring and connections.
5.
Replace fuse.
1.
Replace
battery.
2.
ChecWclean
all connections.
3.
Replace
regulator.
4,
Replace
alternator.
I.
Move throttle co_trol to "SLOW" position and allow
to idte for 30 seconds before stopping engine.
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