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TROUBLESHOOTING
CHART
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
Mower blades will
1. Obstruction in clutch
1. Remove obstruction.
not rotate
mechanism.
_2. Worn/damaged mower
2. Replace mower drive belt.
drive belt.
3. Frozen idler pulley.
3. Replace idler pulley.
4. Frozen blade mandrel.
4, Replace blade mandrel.
Poor grass
1. Engine speed too slow.
discharge
Headlight(s) not
working
(If so equipped)
2. Travel speed too fast.
3. Wet grass.
4. Mower deck not level.
5. Low/uneven tire air
pressure.
6. Worn, bent or loose blade.
7. Buildup of grass, leaves
and trash under mower.
8. Mower drive belt worn.
9, Blades improperly 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) or lamp(s) bumed out
3. Faulty light switch.
4. Loose or damaged wiring.
5.
Battery will not
1.
charge
2.
3.
4.
Engine"backfires"
1.
when turnlng
englne"OFF"
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.
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. Replace/sharpen blade.
Tighten blade bolt.
7. Clean underside of mower
housing.
8. Replace mower drive belt.
9. Reinstall blades sharp edge
down.
:10. Replace with blades listed
in this manual.
ill.Clean
around mandrels to
open vent holes.
1. Turn switch "ON".
2. Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).
3. Check]replace light switch.
4. Check wiring and connec-
tions.
5. Replace fuse.
1. Replace battery.
2. Check]clean all connec-
tions,
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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