TROUBLESHOOTING
CHART
PROBLEM
CAUSE
Mower
blades
will not
rotate (Cont'n)
Poor grass discharge
Headlight(s)
not
working
(if so
equipped)
Battery will not charge
Engine
"backfires"
when turning
engine
"OFF"
• Frozen idler pulley.
• Frozen
blade mandrel.
• Engine
speed too slow.
position.
• Travel speed too fast.
• Wet grass.
mowing.
• Mower deck not level.
• Low/uneven
tire air
pressure.
• Worn, bent or loose blade.
Tighten
blade bolt.
• Buildup
of grass,
leaves
and trash under
mower.
• Mower
drive belt worn.
• Blades
improperly
installed.
• Improper
blades
used.
in this manual.
• Clogged
mower
deck
vent holes from buildup
of grass, leaves,
and
trash around
mandrels.
Switch is "OFF".
Bulb(s)
burned out.
• Faulty light switch.
• Loose
or damaged
wiring.
• Blown fuse.
• Bad battery
cell(s).
• Poor cable connections.
• Faulty regulator
(if so
equipped).
• Faulty alternator.
• Engine throttle
control
not set at "SLOW"
position
for 30 seconds
before stopping
engine.
CORRECTION
• Replace
idler pulley.
• Replace
blade mandrel.
• Place throttle
control
in "FAST"
• Shift to slower speed.
• Allow grass to dry before
• Level mower deck.
• Check tires for proper air
pressure.
• Replace/sharpen
blade.
• Clean underside
of mower
housing.
• Replace
mower drive belt.
• Reinstall
blades
sharp edge
down.
• Replace
with blades
listed
• Clean around
mandrels
to
open vent holes.
• Turn switch "ON".
• Replace
bulb(s).
• Check/replace
light switch.
• Check wiring
and connections
• Replace
fuse.
• Replace
battery.
• Check/clean
all connections.
• Replace
regulator.
• Replace
alternator.
• Move throttle
control to
"SLOW"
position and allow
to idle for 30 seconds
before
stopping
engine.
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