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TROUBLESHOOTING
POINTS
J
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
Engine c_ttinues
to run
when op_thr
leaves seat
with atta_;ffment clutch
engaged
Poorcut-uneven
Mower blades will not
rotate
Poor grass discharge
Headlight(s) not working
(if so equipped)
Battery will not charge
Tractor "creeps"
with
motion control lever in
"neutral"
position
(Fender shift models only)
Loss of drive
Engine "backfires"
when turning engine
"OFF"
1.
Faulty operator-safety presence control system.
1.
Worn, bent orloose blade.
2.
Mower deck not level.
3.
Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mowsr_.
4.
Bent blade mandrel.
5.
Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.
1.
Obstruction in 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/unevan tire air pressure.
6.
Worn, bent or loose blade.
7.
Bundup of grass, leaves and trash under mower.
8.
Mower drive belt wom.
9.
BIadss 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) burned out.
3,
Faulty light switch.
4,
Loose or damaged widng.
5.
Blown fuse.
1.
Bad battery cell(s).
2,
Poor cable connections.
3.
Faulty regulator (if so equipped).
4.
Faulty alternator.
1.
Motion control lever is out of adjustment.
1.
Freewheel control in "disengaged"
position.
2,
MoUon ddve belt worn, damaged, or broken,
3.
Air trapped in transmission dudng shipment
or servicing,
1.
Engine throttle control not set at "SLOW"
position for 30 seconds before stopping engine,
1.
Check widng, 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.
Roplace/sharpan blade. Tighten blade bolt.
7.
Clean undemide of mower housing.
8.
Replace mower ddve 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.
ChecWrep{ace fight switch,
4,
Check widog and connections,
5,
Replace fuse.
1.
Replace battery.
2.
Check/clean all connections.
3.
Replace regulator.
4.
Replace altamator.
1.
Adjust motion control lever.
1.
Place freewheel control in "engaged"
position.
2.
Replace motion ddve belt.
3.
Purge transmission:
1.
Move throffie control to "SLOV¢' posi_oo and allow "
to idle for 30 seconds bofore stopping engine.
30
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