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TROUBLESHOOTING
CHART
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
Mower blades will
1. Obstruction in clutch
1. Remove obstruction.
not rotate
mechanism.
2. Worn/damaged
mower
2. Replace mower drive belt.
drive belt.
3. Frozen idler pulley.
3. Replace idler pulley.
4. Frozen blade mandrel.
4. Replace blade mandrel.
Poor grass
discharge
1. Engine speed too slow.
2. Travelspeed 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.
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.
Headlight(e) not
1. Switch is "OFF".
1. Turn switch "ON".
working
2. Bulb(s) burned out.
2. Replace bulb(s).
(ifsoequipped)
3. Faulty light switch.
3. Check/replace light switch.
4. Loose or damaged wiring.
4. Check wiring and connec-
tions.
5. Blown fuse.
5. Replace fuse.
Battery will not
1. Bad battery cell(s).
1. Replace battery.
charge
2. Poor cable connections.
2. Check/clean all connec-
tions.
3. Faulty regulator
3. Replace regulator.
(if so equipped).
4. Faulty alternator.
4. Replace alternator.
Engine"backfires"
1. Engine throttle control not
1. Move throttle control to
whenturning
set at "SLOW" position
"SLOW" position and allow
engine "OFF"
for 30 seconds before
to idle for 30 seconds before
stopping engine,
stopping engine.
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