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Mower blades will • Obstruction in clutch • Remove obstruction.
not rotate mechanism.
• Worn/damaged mower • Replace mower drive belt.
drive belt.
• Frozen idler pulley. • Replace idler pulley.
• Frozen blade mandrel. • Replace blade mandrel.
Poor grass • Engine speed too slow. • Place throttle control in
discharge “FAST” position.
• Travel speed too fast. • Shift to slower speed.
• Wet grass. • Allow grass to dry before
mowing.
• Mower deck not level. • Level mower deck.
• Low/uneven tire air • Check tires for proper air
pressure. pressure.
• Worn, bent or loose blade. • Replace/sharpen blade.
Tighten blade bolt.
• Buildup of grass, leaves • Clean underside of mower
and trash under mower. housing.
• Mower drive belt worn. • Replace mower drive belt.
• Blades improperly installed. • Reinstall blades sharp edge
down.
• Improper blades used. • Replace with blades listed
in this manual.
• Clogged mower deck vent • Clean around mandrels to
holes from buildup of grass, open vent holes.
leaves, and trash around
mandrels.
Headlight(s) not 1. Switch is “OFF”. 1. Turn switch “ON”.
working 2. Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out. 2. Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).
(if so equipped) 3. Faulty light switch. 3. Check/replace light switch.
4. Loose or damaged wiring. 4. Check wiring and connec
tions.
5. Blown fuse. 5. Replace fuse.
Battery will not • Bad battery cell(s). • Replace battery.
charge • Poor cable connections. • Check/clean all connec-
tions.
• Faulty regulator • Replace regulator.
(if so equipped).
• Faulty alternator. • Replace alternator.
Engine “backfi res” • Engine throttle control not • Move throttle control to
when turning set at “SLOW” position “SLOW” position and allow
engine “OFF” for 30 seconds before to idle for 30 seconds before
stopping engine. stopping engine.
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
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