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TROUBLESHOOTING
POHNTS
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PROBLEM
CORRECTION
Engine continues to run
when operator leaves seat
with attachment
clutch
engaged
Poorcut*unevan
Mower blades will not
rotate
_,,,,,,,
Poor grass discharge
Headlight(s)
not working
(if so equipped)
Battery will not charge
Engin_ "backfires"
when turning engine
"OFF"
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CAUSE
1, Faulty operator-safety
presence c ontrol 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
1
Obstruction In clutch mechanism.
2
Worn/damaged mower drivebelt
3
Frozen idler pulley,
4
Frozen blade mandrel.
1
Engtne speed too slow
2
Travel speedtoofast
3
Wet grass
4
Mower deck not level
5.
Low/uneven tire air pressure
6
Worn, bent or loose blade.
7
Buitdup of grass, leaves and trashundermower
8.
Mower ddve beltworn
9
Blades improperlyInstalled
10
Improperblades used
11
Clogged mower deck vent holesfrom buiidup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels
1
Switch Is "OFF"
2
Bulb(s) bumadouL
3
Faulty light switch,
4
Loose or damaged widng
5
Blownfuse_
1.
Bad battery cel!(s),
2
Poor cable connections.
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Faulty regulator (if so equipped)
4_ Faulty alternator,
1
Engine throttle controlnot sat at "SLOW"
position for 30 seconds before stopping engine.
Check wiring, switches and connections. If not
corrected, contactan authorized service cented
department
1
Replace blade
Tighten blade boll
2
Level mower 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 drive belt
3
Replace idler pollay_
4
Replace blade 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
6
Replace/sharpen
blade
Tighten blade bolt
7
Clean underslde of mower tlouslng
8
Replace mower drive belt
9,
Reinstall blades sharp edge down
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Replace with blades listed in this manuat
11,
Clean around mandrals to open vent holes
Turn switch =ON"
2
Replace bulb(s)
3
Checldreplaca
light switch
4
Check wiring and connections
5
Replace fuse
1,
Replace battery
2
Chscldclean all connections
&
Replace regulator.
4
Replace alternator
1
Move throttle control to "SLOW" position andallow
to Idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine
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