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TROUBLESHOOT! POINTS
PROBLEM
Engine continues to run
when operator leaves seat
with attachment clutch
engaged
POOF out - uneven
CAUSE
1. Faulty operator-safety presence contro(system.
1. Worn, bent or loose blade,
Mower blades wiJl not
rotate
2 Mower deck not level.
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.
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1 Obstruction in clutch mechanism
2. Worn/damaged mower drive belt.
3, Frozen idler pulley.
4. Frozen blade mandrel.
Poor grass discharge
Headlight(s) not working
(if so equipped)
Battery will not charge
Engine "backfires"
when turning engine
"OFF"
1. Engine speedtoo slow.
2. Travel speed too fast.
3, Wet grass.
4. Mower deck not Ievel.
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
f 1. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.
t. Switch is "OFF"
2. Bulb(s ) burned out,
3. Faulty[ight switch.
4. Loose or damaged widng
5, Blown fuse,
1. Bad battery cell(s).
2. Poor cable connections.
3. Faulty regulator (if so equipped).
4. Fault_ alternator
1 Engine throttle contro! not set at "SLOW"
position for 30 seconds before stopping engine.
CORRECTION
1, Check wiring switches and connections, If net
corrected, contact an authorized service center/
department.
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 bell
3, Replace idler pulley,
4. Replace 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
f. Turn switch "ON".
2 Replace bulb(c).
3. Check/replace light switch_
4. Check wiring and conrlections.
5, Replace luse,
1. Replace battery
2. Check/clean all connections.
3. Replace regulator.
4, Replace alternator.
1. Move throttle control to "SLOW" position and allow
to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine.
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