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TROUBLESHOOTUNG POINTS
PROBLEM
Engine continues to run
when operator leaves seat
with attachment clutch
engaged
Poorcut-uneven
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"
CAUSE
1 Faulty operator-safety presence control system..
1. Worn, bent orloose blade
2.. Mower deck not level
3 BuiJdup 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
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! Obstruction in clutch mechanism
2 Wornldamaged 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 notleve!
5 Low/uneven tire air pressure
6. Worn, bent or loose blade
7 Buildup el grass, leaves and trash under mower
8 Mower drive beltworn.
9. Btades improperly installed
! 0 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 widng
5 Blown fuse
t Bad battery cell(s)..
2 Poor cable connections
3 Faulty regulator (if so equipped)
4 Faulty alternator
1 Engine throttle control not set at "SLOW"
position for 30 seconds before stopping engine
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
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 idier pulley
4 Replace blade mandrel.
! 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 Check/replace light switch
4 Check wiring and connections..
5 Replace fuse.
1 Replace battery
2 Check/clean allconnectiOnSr
3 Replace regulator
4 Replace alternator
1 Move throttle control to "SLOW" position and allow
to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engtne_.
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