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TROUBLESHOOTING
CHART
PROBLEM
CAUSE
Poor grass
1. Engine speed too slow.
discharge
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.
Headlight(s) not
working
(if so equipped)
Battery will not
charge
Loss of drive
7. Buildup of grass, leaves and
trash under mower.
8. Mower ddve 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. Switch is "OFF".
2. Bulb(s) burned out.
! 3. Faulty light switch,
4. Loose or damaged wiring.
5. Blown fuse.
1. Bad battery cerl(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.
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.
t.
Turn switch "ON".
2. Replace
bulb(s).
3. Check/replace
light switch.
4. Check widng 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 ddve belt.
3. Purge transmission.
Engine"backfires'
1. Engine throttle control not
1. Move throttre control to
when turning
set at "SLOW"
"SLOW" position and allow
engine
position for 30 seconds
to idle for 30 seconds befor_
"OFF"
stopping engine,
stopping engine.
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