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TROU
LESHOOTJ
G 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.
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1
Worn, bent or loose blade
2.
Mower deck nottevei
3
Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under moweL
4
Bent blade mandrel.
5
Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels
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Obstruction
in clutch mechanism,
2
Worn/damaged
mower drive beff
3.
Frozen idler pulley
4,
Frozen blade mandrel,
1
Engine speed too stow
2
Travetspeed
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 beltworn,
9
Blades improperly instaIled
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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
depadment
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Replace blade
Tighten blade bott
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
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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 pressur&
6
Replace/sharpen
blade
Tighten blade bolt
7
Clean underside of mower housing
8,
Replace mower drive beit
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)
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Battery
will not charge
1.
Switch is "OFF"
2
Bulb(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
Turn switch "ON"
2
Replace bulb(s)
3
Ohecidreplace
light switch.
4
Check wiring and connections
5,
Replace fuse
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Replace battery.
2
Check/clean
all connections.
3.
Replace regulator
4
Replace al{ernator.
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Loss of drive
Engine "backfires"
when turning engine
"OFF"
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..
1
Place freewheel contr01 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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