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"ROUBLESHOOTING
CHART
CAUSE
CORRECTION
PROBLEM
Mower blades will
not rotate.
Poorgrassdis-
cha_e
Headlight(s)
not
working (if so
equipped)
Battery will not
charge
Engine "backfires"
when tuming engine
=OFF"
• Obstruction in clutch mech-
anism.
• Worn/damaged
mower
drive belt.
• Frozen idler pulley.
• Frozen blade mandrel.
• Engine speed too slow.
• Travel speed too fast.
• Wet grass.
• Mower deck not level.
• Low/uneven tire air pres-
sure.
• Wom, bent or loose blade.
• Builddp of grass, leaves
and trash under mower.
• Mower drive belt wom.
• Blades imprepedy installed.
• Improper blades used.
Clogged mower deck vent
holes from buildup of grass,
leaves, and trash around
mandrels.
• Switch is "OFF'.
• Bulb(s) bumed 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 throffie control not
set at "SLOW _
position for 30 seconds
before stopping engine.
• Remove obstruction;.
• Replace mower drive belt.
• Replace idler pulley.
• Replace blade mandrel.
• Place throttle control in
=FAST" position.
• Shift to slower speed.
• Allow grass to dry before
mowing.
• Level mower deck...,.
• Check tires for prosper _ir
pressure.
• Replace/sharpen
blade.
"13ghtanblade bolt.
• Clean underside of mower
housing.
• Replace
mower drive belt.
• Reinstall blades sharp edge
down.
• Replace with blades listed in
this manual.
• Clean around mandrels to
open vent holes.
•Tum
switch "ON'.
• Replace bulb(s).
• Check/replace
light switch.
• Check wiring and connec-
tions.
• Replace fuse.
• Replace battery.
• Check/clean all connec-
tions.
• Replace regulator.
• Replace altemator.
Move throttle control to
=SLOW" position and allow
to idle for 30 seconds before
stopping engine.
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