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LESHOOTING
POINTS
PROBLEM
Engine continues
to run
when operator
Ieaves seat
with attachment
clutch
engaged
Poor
cut
- urleven
CAUSE
1,
Faulty operator-safety
presence contro{ system.
1,
Worn. bent or loose blade,
2_
Mower deck notlevet,
CORRECTION
1.
Check wiring, switches
and connections.
If net
corrected, contact an authorized
service center/
department,
!,
Replace blade, Tighten blade bolt.
2.
Level mower deck,
Mower blades will not
! UL_L_
Poor grass discharge
Headlight(s)
not working
(if so equipped)
Battery wil{ not charge
Engine "backfires"
when turning
engine
"OFF"
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.
1.
Obstruction in ctutch mechanism.
2.
Worn!damaged
mower drive be!t.
3.
Frozen idler pulley.
4.
Frozen blade mandrel.
1.
Engine speed too stow.
2.
Travel speed too fast,
3.
Wet grass.
4.
Mower decknot
Ievel.
5.
Low/uneven tire air pressure,
6,
Worn, bent or Ioose blade,
7.
Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower.
8,
Mower drive beltworn.
9.
Blades improperly installed.
10.
Improper blades used.
11.
Clogged mower deck vent hoJes from buitdup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.
1,
Switch is "OFF",
2.
Bulb(s) burned out.
3.
Faulty light switch.
4.
Loose or damaged wiring.
5.
B_own fuse.
l r
Bad battery ceil(s).
2.
Poor cabte connections.
3.
Fautty regufator (if so equipped).
4r
Fau}ty alternator.
1.
Engine throttle control not set at"SLOW"
position for 30 seconds before stopping engine,
3.
Clean underside of mower housing.
4,
Replace blade mandret.
5.
Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.
I.
Remove obstruction.
2.
Rep!ace mower drive bo!L
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.
Levet mower deck.
5.
Check tires for proper air pressure.
6/
Replace/sharpen
blade. Tighten bladebolt.
7.
Clean underside of mower housing.
8.
Replace mowerdrive
belt.
9.
Reinstall blades sharp edge down.
I0.
Replace with blades tisted in this manual,
1.
CIean around mandrels to open vent holes.
t.
Turn switch "ON".
2.
Replace bulb(s).
3.
Check/replace
light switch.
4.
Check wiring and connections.
5.
Replace fuse.
1.
Replace battery,
2,
Check/clean
all connections.
3.
Replace regulator.
4.
Replace alternator.
1.
Move throttle control to "SLOW" position and allow
to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine,
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