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PROBLEM
Engine continues to run
when operator leaves seat
with attachment clutch
engaged
Poorcut-uneven
Mower bl=_L= wHJf*Ot
rotate
CAUSE
!. Paultyopem_r-safe_ presence contmlsys[em
t. Worn bent or loose blade
2 Mower deck not leve
3 Buildup of grass, leaves, ana _rasn unaer mower
,i Bent blade mandre
5 Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of
grass, leaves ana trasn arouno manarels
1. Ob_,,_,[Ion _..... ch mechantsm,
2. Worn/damaged mower dnve belt.
3 Frozen idler 9Ulley.
z[ Frozen blade mandrel
CORRECTION
1. Check wiring, switches and connections, if not
corrected, contact an authorized service center/
department,
1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.
2. LeveImower deck.
3. Clean underside of mower housing.
4. Replace blade mandrel,
5. Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.
1. Remove obstruction.
2. Replace mower dd,ve belt,
3. Replace idler pulley.
4. Replace blade mandrel.
Poor grass discharge Engine sueed too s!ow
2. Travel soeeo too fast
3. Wet grass.
Mower deck no_level
5 Low/uneven tire air pressure.
6 Worn, bent or loose blade.
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.
Headlight(s} not working
(if so equipped)
Battery will not charge
Engine "backfires"
when turning engine
"OFF"
7. Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower
8. Mower drive Dell worn.
9. Blades improperb qs_al_ea
10 imorocer blades usea.
Clogged mower aecK vent holes from buildun or
grass, leaves, ana trash aroune manarels.
1 Switch is "OFF".
2 Bulb(st uurnea ou[.
3 Faulty hgnt switch
4 Loose or aamaged wiring.
5 Blown fuse.
Bad battery celJls},
2. Poor cable connections.
3. Faugy regulator (if so equipped).
4. Faulty alternator.
1, Engine throttle control not set _{t"SLOW"
position for 30 seconds before stopping engine
7. Ctean underside of mower housing.
8. Replace mower drive belt.
9. Reinstall blades sharp edge downl
10 Replace with blades listed in this man_Jal.
11 Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.
1. Turn switch "ON".
2. Replace bulb(s).
3. Check/rep!ace light switch.
4. Checkwiring and connections.
5. Replace fuse.
1. Replace battery.
2. Check/clean all conE,=btions.
3. Replace regulator.
4 Replace alternator
! Move throttle control to "SLOW" position and allow
to ide for 30 econds before stopping engine.
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