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PROBLEM CAUSE
Mower blades will not • Obstruction in clutch
rotate mechanism.
CORRECTION
• Remove obstruction.
• Worn/damaged mower • Replace mower drive belt.
drive belt.
• Frozen idler pulley, • Replace idler pulley.
• Frozen blade mandrel. • Replace blade mandrel,
Poor grass discharge • Engine speed too slow.
Headlight(e) not
working (if so
equipped)
Battery will not charge
Loss of Drive
Engine "backfires"
when turning engine
"OFF"
• Travel speed toofast.
• Wet grass.
• Mower deck not level.
• Low/uneven tire air
pressure,
• Worn, bent or loose blade.
• Buildupof 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.
• Blownfuse.
• Bad battery cell(s).
• Poor cable connections.
• Faulty regulator (ifso
equipped).
• Faulty alternator.
• Freewheel control in
=disengaged" position.
• Motion drive belt worn,
damaged or broken.
• Air trapped in transmiss-
ion during shipment or
servicing.
• Engine throttle control
not set at "SLOW"
positionfor 30 seconds
before stopping engine.
• 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.
• Clean underside of mower
housing.
• 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 wiring and connec
tions.
• Replace fuse.
• Replace battery.
• Check/clean all connec
tions.
• Replace regulator.
• Replace alternator.
I
• Place freewheel control in
"engaged" position.
• Replace motion drive belt.
• Purge transmission.
Move throttle controlto
=SLOW" position and allow
to idlefor 30 seconds before
stopping engine.
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