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TROUBLESHOOTING
OINTS
PROBLEM
Engine continues to run
when operator leaves seat
with attachment
clutch
engaged
Poor
cut
* uneven
CAUSE
1.
Faulty operator-safety
presence controt system,
I.
Worn, bent or Ioose blade.
2,
Mower deck not level,
CORRECTION
1.
Check wiring, switches
and connections,
if not
corrected, contact an authorized service center/
department.
1.
Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.
2.
Level mower deck.
Mower blades will not
rotate
Poor grass discharge
Headlight(s)
not working
(if so equipped)
Battery will not charge
Engine "backfires"
when turning engine
"OFF"
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 drive belt.
3.
Frozen idler pulley.
4.
Frozen blade mandrel.
1.
Engine speed too slow.
2.
Travel speed too fast.
3.
Wet grass.
4.
Mower deck not levei.
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.
tl.
Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.
I.
Switch is "OFF".
2.
Bulb(s) burned out.
3.
Faulty light switch.
4.
Loose or damaged wiring.
5.
Blown fuse.
I.
Bad batterycel!(s).
2.
Poor cable connections.
3.
Faulty regulator (if so equipped).
4.
Fault,;/alternator.
Engine throttle control not set at "SLOW"
position for 30 seconds before stopping engine.
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 bett.
3.
Rep{ace idler pulley.
4.
Reptace 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 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).
3.
ChecWreplace light switch.
4.
CheckwLring
and connections.
5.
Replace fuse.
1.
Replace battery.
2.
Check/clean
atl connections.
3.
Replace regulator.
4.
Replace alternator.
1.
Move thrott{e control to "SLOW" position and altow
to idte for 30 seconds before stopping engine.
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