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PROBLEM ;CAUSE
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Poor grass discharge • Mower deck not level°
(cont'd)
Headlight(s) not
working (if so
equipped)
Battery will not
charge
Engine "backfires"
when turning
engine "OFF"
° Ldw/uneven tire air pressure_
• Wbrn, bent or loose blade.
o Buildup of grass, leaves and
tr_ish under mower.
o 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.
F_ulty light switch.
• Loose or,_lamaged wiring.
......• Blown fuse. ,.........
• Bad battery cell(s).
• Poorcabie connections.
o Faulty reguI_tor (if so
equipped),, "
°,,,,,Faulty alternator. ....
°
CORRECTION
• Level mower dec'k'i....
o Check tires for proper air pres-
sure°
. Replace/sharpen blade° Tighten
blade bolt.
• Clean underside of mower hous-
ing.
• Replace mower drive betto
o Reinstall blades sharp edge
down..
o Replace with blades listed in this
manual
o Clean around mandrels to open
vent holes.
• Turn switch "ON".
o Replace bulb(s)o
° Check/replace light switch.
o Check wiring and connections°
• Replace fuse._.........
• Replace battery.
. Check/clean all connections,.
• Replace regulator,.
o Replace alternator.
Engine throttle control not set' : ' Move throttle control to "SLOW" "
i at "SLOW" position for 30 position and allow to idle for 30
se#onds before stopping seconds before stopping engine,_
engine.
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