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TROUBLESHOOTmNG
POmNTS
PROBLEM
Engine continues
to run
when operator leaves seat
with attachment
clutch
engaged
Poor cut - uneven
Mower blades will not
rotate
Poor grass discharge
CAUSE
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Faulty operator-safety
presence control 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 mandrets
1
Obstruction in clutch mechanism
2
Worn/damaged
mower drive belt
3
Frozen idier pulley..
4
Frozen blade mandrel
1
Engine speed too slow
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
CORRECTION
1
Check wiring, switches
and connections
If not
corrected, contact an authorized service center/
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 pulley
4
Replace blade mandrel.
1.
Place throttle control in "FAST" position
2
Shift toslower speed.
3
Allow grass to dry before mowing
4
Level mower deck
5
Check tires for proper air pressure
6
Replace!sharpen
blade. Tighlen 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
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Clean around mandrels to open vent holes
Headlight(s)
not working
(if so equipped)
Battery will not charge
Engine "backfires"
when turning engine
"OFF"
1
Switch is "OFF"
2.
Bulb(s) burned out.
3.
Faulty light switch
4
Loose or damaged wiring
5
Blown fuse
1.
Bad battery call(s)
2
Poor cable connections
3
Faulty regulator (if so equipped)
4
Faulty alternalor
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Engine throttle control not set at "SLOW"
position for 30 seconds before stopping engine
1.
Turn switch "ON"
2
Replace bulb(s)
3
Check/replace
light switch
4
Check wiring and connections
5
Replace fuse
1
Replace batlery
2
Check/clean
all connections
3
Replace regulator.
4
Replace alternator
t
Move throttle control to "SLOW" position and aliow
to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine
3O
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