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TROUBLESHOOTING
CHART
PROBLEM
CAUSE
Poorgrass
1. Enginespeedtooslow.
discharge
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Travel speed too fast.
Wet grass.
Mower deck not level.
Low/uneven
tire air pressure.
Worn, bent or loose blade.
Buildup
of grass,
leaves
and
trash under mower.
Mower
drive belt worn.
Blades
improperly
installed.
Headlight(s)
not
working
(if so equipped)
Battery will not
charge
Loss of drive
i Engine "backfires"
when turning
engine
"OFF"
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) burned out.
3.
Faulty light switch.
4.
Loose
or damaged
wiring.
5.
Blown
fuse.
1. Bad battery
cell(s).
;2. Poor cable
connections.
3.
Faulty regulator
(if so equipped).
4. Faulty alternator.
1. Freewheel
control
in
"disengaged"
position.
2. Motion
drive belt worn,
damaged,
or broken.
3. Air trapped
in transmission
during
shipment
or
servicing.
.
Engine
throttle
control
not
set at "SLOW"
position
for 30 seconds
before
stopping
engine.
CORRECTION
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.
11 .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. Place freewheel
control
in
"engaged"
position.
2.
Replace
motion
drive belt.
3.
Purge transmission.
1. Move throttle
control to
"SLOW"
position
and allow
to idle for 30 seconds
before
stopping
engine.
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