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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
PROBLEM CAUSE
Poorgrassdischarge • Mowerdecknotlevel.
! (cont'd) • Low/uneven tire air pressure.
Headlight(s) not
working(if so
equipped)
Battery will not
charge
Loss of ddve
Engine "backfires"
when turning engine
"OFF"
• Worn, bentor loose blade.
• Buildupof grass, leaves and
trash under mower.
• Mower drivebelt worn.
• Blades improperly installed.
• Improper blades used.
• Clogged mower deck vent
holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash
around mandrels.
• Switch is "OFF".
I• Bulb(s) burned out.
• Faulty lightswitch.
• Loose or damaged wiring.
_ Blown fuse.
Bad battery ceU(s).
• Poor cable connections.
• Faulty regulator (if so
equipped).
• Faulty alternator.
• Freewheel control in "disen-
gaged" position.
• Motion drive belt worn, dam-
aged or broken.
• Air trapped in transmission
during shipment
or servicin9.
• Engine throttle controlnot set
at "SLOW" positionfor 30
seconds before stopping
engine.
CORRECTION
• Level mower deck.
• Check tires for proper air pres-
sure.
• Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten
blade bolt.
• Clean underside of mower hous-
ing.
• Replace mower ddve belt.
• Reinstall blades sharp edge
down.
• Replace with blades listedin thi:
manual.
• Clean around mandrels to open
vent holes.
•Tum switch"ON'.
Replace bulb(s),
Check/replace lightswitch.
Check wiringand connections.
• Replace fuse.
• Replace battery,
• Check/clean all connections.
• Replace regulator.
• Replace altemator.
• Place freewheel control in
"engaged" position.
• Replace motionddve belt.
Purge transmission.
Move throttle controlto "SLOW"
positionand allow to idle for 30
seconds before stopping engine.
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