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PROBLEM
Poor cut - uneven
Mower blades will
not rotate
Poor grass
discharge
Headllght(s) not
worklng
(If so equlpped)
Battery will not
charge
Engine "backfires"
when turning
engine "OFF"
CAUSE
• Worn, bent or loose blade.
• Mower deck not level,
• Buildup of grass, leaves,
and trash under mower.
• Bent blade mandrel.
• Clogged mower deck vent
holes from buildup of
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.
• Travel speed too fast.
• Wet grass.
• Mower deck not level.
• Low/uneven tire air pressure.
• 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".
• Bulb(s) burned out.
• Faulty light switch.
• Loose or damaged wiring.
• Blown fuse.
• Bad battery cell(s).
• Poor cable connections.
• Faulty regulator
(if so equipped).
• Faulty alternator.
Engine throttle control not
set at "SLOW" position
for 30 seconds before
stopping engine.
CORRECTION
• Replace blade, "13ghten
blade bolt.
• Level mower deck.
• Clean underside of mower
housing,
• Replace blade mandrel.
• Clean around mandrels to
open vent holes.
• Remove obstruction.
• Replace mower drive belt.
• Replace idler pulley.
• Replace blade mandrel.
• 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.
"nghten blade bolt.
• Clean underside of mower
housing.
• Replace mower ddve belt.
• Reinstall blades sharp edge
down.
• Replace with blades listed in
this manual.
• Clean around mandrels to
open vent holes.
• Turn switch "ON".
• Replace bulb(s).
• Check]replace light switch.
• Check wiring and connections.
• Replace fuse.
• Replace battery.
• Check/clean all connections,
• Replace regulator.
I" Replace alternator.
Move throttle control to
"SLOW" position and allow
to idle for 30 seconds before
stopping engine,
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