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TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
PROBLEM
Engine continues to run
when operator leaves seat
with attachment clutch
engaged
Poorcut-uneven
Mower blades will not
rotate
Poor grass discharge
Headllght(e) not working
(if so equipped)
Battery will not charge
Loss of drive
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Engine "backfires"
when turning engine
"OFF"
CAUSE
1 Faulty operator-safety presence control system,
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1 Worn, bent or loose blade
2 Mowerdeck not level
3 Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower
4 Rent btada mandret
5 Clogged mower deck vent hotes from butfdup of
grass, loaves, and trash around mandrels
1 Obstruction in clutch mechanism
2 Worn/damaged mower drive belt
3 Frozen idler pulley
4 Frozen blade mandrel
CORRECTION
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Check wiring, switches and connections tf not
correcled, contact an authorized service center/
depadment
1 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt.
2. Level mower deck.
3 Glean 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 Idiot pulley
4 Replace blade mandrel
t, Engine speed too slow
2, Travel speed too fast
3 Wet grass
4 Mower deck not level
5 Low/uneven tire air pressure
6 Worn, bent or loose biade
7 Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower
8 Mower drive bett worn
9 Blades improperly installed
t0 Improper blades used
11 Clogged mower deck vent holes from buttdup 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 cell(s)
2 Poor cable connections
3. Faulty regt_lator (if so equipped)
4. Faulty alternator
1 Freewheel control }n "disengaged" position
2 Motion drive belt worn, damaged, or broken
3 Air trapped in transmission during shipment
or servicing
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1 Engine throttle controt not set at "St.OW"
position for 30 seconds before stopping engine
1 Place throttle conlrol in "FAST" position
2 Shift to slower speed
3 Allow grass to dry before mowing
4 Level mower deck
6. 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 tn this manual
11 Clean around mandrels to open vent holes..
1 Turn switch "ON"
2 Replace bulb(s)
3 CheckJreplace light switch
4 Check wiring and connections
5 Replace fuse
1 Replace battery
2 Check/clean all connections.
3 Replace regulator
4 Replace alternator
t Place freewheel control in "engaged" position
2 Replace motion drive belt
3 Purge transmission
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1 Move throttle control to "SLOW" position and allow
to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine
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