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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
PROBLEM CAUSE
Poor grass 1. Engine speed too slow.
discharge
2. Travel speed too fast.
3. Wet grass.
4. Mower deck not level.
5. Low/uneven tire air pressur_
6. Worn, bent or loose blade.
7. Buildup of grass, leaves an_
trash under mower.
8. Mower drive belt worn.
9. Blades improperly installed.
10. Improper blades used.
11.Clogged mower deck vent
holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash
around mandrels.
Headlight(s) not
working
(if so equipped)
1. Switch is "OFF".
2. Bulb(s) burned out.
3. Faulty light switch.
4. Loose or damaged wiring.
5. Blownfuse.
1. Bad battery cell(s).
2. Poor cable connections.
:Battery will not
charge
3.
4.
Loss of drive 1.
t
2.
3.
1.
Faulty regulator
(if so equipped).
Faulty alternator.
Freewheel control in
"disengaged" position.
Motion drive belt worn,
damaged, or broken.
Air trapped in transmission
during, shipment or
servicing.
CORRECTION
1. Place throttle control in
=FAST" position.
2. Shift to slower speed.
3, Allow grass to dry before
mowing.
4. Level mower deck.
5. Check tires for proper air
pressure.
6. Replace/sharpen blade.
Tighten blade bolt.
7. Clean underside of mower
housing.
8. Replace mower drive belt.
9. Reinstall blades sharp edge
down,
; 10. Replace with blades listed
in this manual.
11,Clean around mandrels to
open vent holes.
1. Turn switch "ON".
2. Replace bulb(s).
3. Check/replace light switch.
4. Check wiring and connec
tions.
5. Replace fuse.
1. Replace battery.
2. Check/clean all connec
tions.
3. Replace regulator.
4. Replace alternator.
1. Place freewheel controlin
"engaged" position.
2. Replace motiondrivebelt.
3. Purge transmission.
Engine "backfires" Engine throttle control not 1. Move throttle control to
whenturning set at =SLOW" "SLOW" position and allow
engine position for 30 seconds to idle for 30 seconds before
"OFF" stopping engine, stopping engine.
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