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PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Mowerbladeswlll 1. Obstructionin clutch 1, Remove obstruction,
1orrotate mechanism.
2, Worn/damaged mower 2. Replace mower dave belt.
drive belt.
3, Frozen idler pulley, 3. Replace idler pulley.
4, Frozen blade mandrel. 4. Replace blade mandrel.
Poor grass 1. Engine speed too slow,
discharge
Headlight(s) not
working
(if so equipped)
2. Travelspeed too fast.
3. Wet grass.
4, Mower deck not level.
5. Low/uneven tire air
pressure.
6. Worn, bent or loose blade.
7. Buildupof grass, leaves
and trash under mower.
8. Mower drive belt worn.
9. Blades impropedy installed,
10.Improper blades used.
11.Clogged mower deck vent
holes from buildupof grass,
leaves, and trash around
mandrels.
1. Switch is"OFF".
2. Bulb(s) or lamp(s) bumed
out.
3. Faulty light switch.
4. Loose or damaged widng.
5.
Battery will not 1.
¢harge 2,
3.
4.
Engine "backfires" 1.
whenturning
engine"OFF"
Blown fuse.
Bad battery cell(s).
Poor cable connections.
1. Place throttlecontrol in
"FAST" position.
2. Shift to slowerspeed.
3. Allow grass to dry before
mowing.
4. Level mower deck.
5, Check tiresfor 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. Turnswitch"ON".
2. Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).
3. Check/replece light switch.
4. Check wiring and connec-
tions.
5, Replace fuse,
1. Replace battery.
2. Check/clean all connec-
tions.
3. Replace regulator,Faulty regulator
(if so equipped).
Faulty alternator. 4. Replace alternator.
Engine throttlecontrol not 1. Move throttlecontrolto
set at "SLOW" position "SLOW" positionand allow
for 30 seconds before to idle for 30 secondsbefon
stopping engine, stopping engine.
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