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PROBLEM
Engine continues to run
when operator leaves seat
with attachment clutch
engaged
Poor cut - uneven
Mower blades will not
rotate
TROUBLESHOOTING
CAUSE
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1 Faulty operator-safety presence control system
1 Worn, bent or $oose blade
2 Mower deck not levet
3 Buildup of grass, reaves, and trash under mower
4, Bent blade mandre{
5 Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels
POINTS
CORRECTION
1 Check wiring, switches and connections If not
corrected, contact an authorized service center/
department
t Replace blade Tighten blade bolt
2 Level mower deck
3 Ctean underside of mower housing
4 Replace blade mandrel
5 Clean around mandrels to open vent holes
1 Obstruction in clutch mechanism
2 Worn/damaged mower drive belt
3 Frozen idler pulley
4 Frozen blade mandrel
t, Remove obstruction
2 Replace mower drive belt
3 Replace idler pulley
4 Replace blade mandrel,
Poor grass discharge
Headlight(s) not working
(if so equipped)
Battery wiil not charge
Engine "backfires"
when turning engine
"OFF"
t Engine speed too slow
2 Travel speed too fast
3 Wet grass
4 Mowerdeck nettevel
5 Low/uneven tire air pressure
6 Worn, bent or loose blade.
7 Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower.
8 Mower drive belt worn
g Blades improperly installed.
10 Improper blades used
11 Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels
I Switch is "OFF'
2 Bulb(s) burned out
3 Faulty tight switch,
4 Loose or damaged wiring
5 Blown fuse,
t Bad battery celt(s)
2 Poor cable connections
3 Faulty regulator (if so equipped).
4 Faulty alternator
Engine throttIe control not set at "SLOW"
position for 30 seconds before stopping engine
I. 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 bo_t
7 CIean underside of mower housing
8. Replace mowerdrive belt
9 Reinstall biades sharp edge down.
10. Replace with blades listed in this manual.
11 Clean around mandrels to open vent hotes
I. Turn switch "ON_'
2. Replace butb(s).
3 Check/replace light switch
4 Check wiring and connections
5. Replace fuse
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Replace battery
Check!clean all connections
Replace regulator
Replace alternator
Move throttte control to "SLOW" position and at{ow
to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine
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