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POINTS
PROBLEM
Engine continues to run
when operator !eaves seat
with attachment clutch
engaged
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Mower blades wt!! not
rotate
Poor grass discharge
Headlight(s) not working
(if so equipped)
Battery will not charge
Engine "backfires"
when turning engine
"OFF"
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CAUSE
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Faulty operator-safety presence con!rot 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
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Obstruction in clutch mechanism
2-
Wom,/damaged mower drive bell
3..
Frozen idler pulley.
4,
Frozen blademandrel
1.
Engine speed too slow,
2,, Travel speed too fast.
3.
Wet grass,
4.
Mower deck not leve!,
5.
Low/uneven tire air pressure,,
6.
Worn, bent or loose biade,
7.
Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower
8.
Mower drive belt worn,
9.
Blades improperly Installed.
10.
lmpreper blades used.
I1 ,, Ctogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.
1., Switch Is"OFF"o
2.
Bulb(s) bumed ouL
3.
Faulty light switch.
4.
Loose or damaged widng
5
Blown fuse,,
1,, Bad battery ceil(s),
2.
Poor cable connections,
3,
Faulty regulator (If so equipped),
4.
Faulty alternator.
1.
Engine throttle control not set at =SLOW"
position for 30 seconds before stopping engine,
CORRECTION
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Check wiring, switches and connections, If not
corrected, contact an authorized service centart
department,,
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Replace blade, Tighten blade bolt
2,
Levelmower 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 ddve belt
3_ Replace Idler pulley,,
4,
Replace b_ade 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.
6o Replace/sharpen blade, Tighten blade bolt,
7,. Clean underside of mower housing
8.
Replace mower drive belto
9,, Reinstall blades sharp edge down
10.
Replace with blades listed In this manual,
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Clean around mandrels to open vent holes,
1,. Turn switch "ON",,
2,
Replace bulb(s)_
3
Check/replace light switch°
4.
Check wtdng and connections.
5,
Replace fuse
1.
Replace battery.
2,
Check/clean all connections.
3,
Replace regulator,
4,
Replace aItemator.
1,
Move throttle conlrol to "SLOW" position and allow
to tdIe for 30 seconds before stopping engine,
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