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PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
I_1owerbladeawill 1. Obstruction in clutch 1. Remove obstruction.
not rotate mechanism.
2. Worn/damaged mower i 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 1. Engine speed too slow.
discharge
Readllght(s) not
Norldng
',Ifso equipped)
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.
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. Switchis "OFF".
2. Bulb(s) or lamp(s) bumed ou
3. Faulty light switch.
4. Loose or damaged wiring.
5. Blown luse.
Battery will not
charge 2.
3.
4.
Engine "backfires' 1.
when turning
engine"OFF"
1. Bad battery cell(s).
Poor cable connections.
1. Place throttlecontrol in
"FAST_position.
2. Shiftto 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.
1O,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.Faulty regulator
(if so equipped).
Faulty alternator, 4. Replace alternator.
Engine throttle control not t. Move throttle control to
set at "SLOW" position "SLOW" position and allow
for 30 seconds before to idle for 30 seconds befor=
stopping engine, stopping engine.
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