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Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action
1. Drive belt is worn, loose or broken. 1. Check the belt tension.
2. Drive belt is off pulley. 2. Check belt for damage; replace if
necessary. Install drive belt and check belt
guide for correct position.
3. Deck belt is worn, loose or broken. 3. Install new deck belt.
4. Deck belt is off pulley. 4. Install deck pulley and check the idler
pulley, idler arm and spring for correct
position and function.
5. Broken or missing idler spring.
5. Replace the spring.
Blades do not rotate.
6. Clutch has disengaged. 6. Engine has overheated; determine cause
of overheat (see Engine overheats).
1. Temperature is increasing on coolant
temperature gauge.
1. Turn unit off and allow engine and engine
components to cool.
2. Coolant level is low.
2. Add coolant.
3. Debris on or around radiator. 3. Remove debris.
Warning buzzer emits continuous beep. (See
also Engine overheats).
4. Water pump or alternator belt is worn,
loose or broken.
4. Contact Authorized Service Dealer.
1. Oil level is low. 1. Check oil level.
Warning buzzer emits intermittent beep.
2. Oil leaking from engine.
2. Contact Authorized Service Dealer.
1. Fuse is blown.
1. Replace fuse. Check coil resistance,
battery charge, charging system, and
wiring connections and replace if
necessary.
2. Low voltage supply at the clutch.
2. Check coil resistance, battery charge,
charging system, and wiring connections
and replace if necessary.
3. Damaged coil.
3. Replace clutch.
4. Inadequate current supply. 4. Repair or replace clutch lead wire or
electrical system. Clean connector
contacts.
5. Rotor/armature airgap is too large.
5. Remove shim or replace clutch.
Clutch will not engage.
6. Engine has overheated.
6. Determine cause of overheat (see Engine
overheats).
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