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PROBLEM CAUSE
Poor cut - uneven
(cont'd)
Mower blades will o
not rotate
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Poor grass dis- °
charge
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Headlight(s) not
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grass, leaves, and trash
around mandrels.
Obstruction in clutch ....
mechanism.
Worn/damaged mower
drive belt.
Frozen idler pulley.
Frozen blade mandrel.
Engine speed too slow.
o Travel speed too fast.
• Wet gras s,
Mower deck not level.
Low/uneven tire air pres-
sure.
Worn, bent or loose blade.
Buildup of grass, leaves
and trash under mower°
Mower drive belt worn.
Blades improperly
installed.
Improper blades used.
• Clogged mower deck vent
holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash
around mandrels.
° Switch is "OFF".
CORRECTnON
o Remove obstruction.
o Replace mower drive belt.
o Replace idler pulley.
o Replace blade mandrel.
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o Place throttle control in
"FAST" position.
° Shift to slower speed.
° Allow grass to dry before
mowing.
= Level mower deck.
,, Check tires for proper air
pressure.
= Replace/sharpen blade.
Tighten blade bolt.
o Clean underside of mower
housing.
• Replace mower drive belt.
o Reinstall blades sharp edge
down.
= Replace with blades listed in
this manual.
° Clean around mandrels to
open vent holes.
= Turn switch "ON".
Battery will not
charge
Engine "backfires"
when turning
engine "OFF"
Bulb(s) burned out. , Replace bulb(s).
Faulty light switch, o Check/replace light switch.
Loose or damaged wiring, o Check wiring arid connections.
Blown fuse. ° Replace fuse.
o Replace battery.
• Check/clean all connections.
° Replace regulator.
Replace alternator.
o Bad battery cell(s).
o Poor cable connections.
• Faulty regulator (if so
equipped).
= Faulty alternator.
- Move throttle control to
"SLOW" position and allow
to idle for 30 seconds before
stopping engine.
Engine throttle control not
set at "SLOW"
position for 30 seconds
before stopping engine.
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