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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
PROBLEM
Mower bladeswill not
rotate (cont'd)
Poorgrass discharge
Heso_Ight(s)not work
ing(if so equipped)
Bs_erywill not charge
Loss ofdrive
Engine =backfires"
when tuming engine
"OFF"
CAUSE
• Frozen idler pulley.
• Frozen blade mandrel.
• Engine speed too slow.
• Travel speed too fast.
• Wet grass.
• Mower deck not level.
• Low/uneven tire air pressure.
• Worn, bent or loose blade.
• Buildupof grass, leaves and
trash under mower.
• Mower ddve belt worn.
• Blades impropedy installed.
• Improper blades used.
=• Clogged mower deck vent
holes from buildupof
grass, leaves, and trash
around mandrels.
• Switch is "OFF'.
• Bulb(s) burned out.
• Faulty light switch.
• Loose or damaged widng.
• Blownfuse.
• Bad battery cell(s).
• Poor cable connections.
• Faulty regulator (ifso
equipped).
• Faulty alternator.
• Freewheel control in "disen-
gaged" position.
• Motionddve belt wom, dam-
aged-or broken.
• Air trapped in transmission
dudng shipment
or servicing.
• Engine throttle control not set
at "SLOW" positionfor 30 sec-
onds before stopping engine.
CORRECTION
• Replace idler pulley.
• Replace blade mandrel.
• Place throttle control in =FAST"
position.
• Shift to slower speed.
• Allowgrass to dry before mow-
ing.
• Level mower deck.
• Check Ures for proper air pres-
sure.
• Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten
blade bolt.
• Clean underside of mower
housing.
• Replace mower ddve bell
• Reinstall blades sharp edge
down.
• Replace with blades listedin
this manual.
• Clean around mandrels to open
vent holes.
•Tum switch"ON'.
• Replace bulb(s).
• Checldreplace light switch.
• Checkwiring and connections.
• Replace fuse.
• Replace battery.
• Check/clean all connections.
• Replace regulator.
• RePlace aifemator.
• Place freewheel control in
=engaged" position.
• Replace motion ddve belt.
• Purge transmission.
• Move throttle controlto =SLOW"
positionand allow to idle for 30
secondsbefore stopping
engine.
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