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PROBLEM
TROUBLESHOOTUNG
CAUSE
Engine continues to run
when operator leaves seat
with attachment clutch
engaged
Poor
cut
- uneven
Mower blades will not
rotate
1.
Faulty operator-safety presence control system
t
Worn, bent or toose blade.
2.
Mower deck not level
3
Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower
4
Bent blade mandrel..
5
C_ogged 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 puIley..
4
Frozen biade mandrel
Poor grass discharge
1.
Engine speedtoo slow.
2
Travel speed too fast,
3
Wet grass.
4
Mower deck not leveI.
5
Lowlunaven tire air pressure
6
Worn. bent or loose blade
7.
Buiid_Jpof grass, leaves and trash under mower
8.
Mower drive belt worn..
9
B_ades improperly installed
10
Impl'oper bfades used.
1 t
Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrefs..
,i
Headlight(s)
not working
(if so equipped)
Battery will not charge
I,
Switch is "OFF"
2
Bulb(s) burned out
3
Faulty light switch
4
Loose or damaged wiring
5
Blown fuse.,
1
Bad battery ce_I(s),
2
Poor cable connections
3
Fautty regulator (if so equipped)
4
Faulty alternator
1
Motion control tever is out of adjustment
1
Freewheel cont_-otin "disengaged" position
1
Engine throttle control not set at =SLOW"
position for 30 seconds before stopping engine.
Tractor "creeps"
with
motion control lever in
"neutral"
position
(Fender shift models only)
Loss of drive
Engine "backfires"
when turning engine
"OFF"
POINTS
CORRECTION
1,
Check wiring, switches and connections
If not
corrected, contact an authorized service center/
deparlment.
I, Replace blade
Tighten blade bolt
2
Level mower deck,
3
Clean unders}deof mower housing
4
Replaceb]ade mandrel
5.
Clean around mandrels to open vent holes
t
Remove obstruction.,
2
Replace mower drive belt.
3
Replace tdIerpultey.
4
Replace blade mandrel.
1
Place throtlle control in "FAST" position,.
2
Shill to slower speed,
3
Allow grass to dry before mowing..
4
Level mowerdeck,
5
Checktires for proper air pressure.
6.
Replace/sharpen blade
Tighten blade bolt
7
Clean underside of mower housing
8
Replace mower drive belt
9
Reinstallblades
sharp edge down
tO
Replace with blades _isted in this manual
I1
Clean around mandrels to open vent holes
I..
Turn switch "ON".
2
Replace bulb(s)
3
Check/replace light switch,
4
Check wiring and connections
5
Replace fuse.
t
Replace battery,
2
Check/clean all connections
3
Replace regulator.
4
Replace alternator
f
Adjust motion control lever
1
Place freewheel control in "engaged" position
Move throttle control to "SLOW" position and allow
to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine,
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