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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
PROBLEM CAUSE
Loss of power (cont'dl Dirty/clogged muffler,
Loose or damaged wiring,
Carburetor out of adjustment,
Excessive vibration
Engine continues to
runwhen operator
leaves seat with at-
tachment clutch en-
gaged
Poor cut - uneven
Mower blades will not
rotate
Poor grass discharge
Headlight(s) not work
ing (if so equipped)
Battery will not charge
Engine valves out of adjust-
ment.
Worn, bent or loose blade.
Bent blade mandrel.
Loose/damaged part(s).
Faulty operator-safety pres-
ence control system.
Worn, bent or loose blade.
Mower deck not level.
Buildupof 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 mecha-
nism.
• 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).
Fault',,alternator.
CORRECTION
Clean/replace muffler.
Check all wiring.
• See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Ser.
vice and Adjustments
section.
• Contact an authorized service
center.
• Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.
• Replace blade mandrel.
• Tighten loose part(s). Replace
damaged parts.
• Check wiring, switches and con-
nections. If not
corrected, contact an authorized
service center/department.
Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.
Level mower deck.
• Clean underside of mower hous-
ing.
• 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' po-
sition.
i•
Shift to slower speed.
Allow grass to dry before mowing.
Level mower deck.
Check tires for proper air pres-
sure.
Replace/sharpen blade. "lighten
blade bolt.
Clean underside of mower hous-
ing.
Replace mower drive 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 widng andconnections.
• Replace fuse.
• Replace battery.
• Check/clean all connections.
• Replace regulator,
• Replace alternator.
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