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TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
PROBLEM
Engine continues to run
when operator leaves seat
with attachment clutch
engaged
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Poor cut - uneven
CAUSE
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Faulty operator-safety presence contro! system
1 Worn, bent or loose blade
2 Mower deck not level
3 Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower,
4 Bent blade mandre!
5 Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels
CORRECTION
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1 Check wiring, switches and connections, If not
corrected, contact an authonzed service eented
department
1 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt
2 Level mower deck
3 C_ean underside of mower housing,
4 Replace biade mandrel,
5 Clean around mandrels to open vent holes
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Mower blades will not
rotate
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Poor grass discharge
1 Obstruction in clutch mechanism
2 Worn/damaged mower drive belt
3 Frozen idler pulley
4 Frozen blade mandrel
1 Engine speed too slow
2 Travel speed toofast
3 Wet grass,
4 Mower deck not level
5 Low/uneven tire air pressure
6 Worn, bent orioese blade,
1 Remove obstruction
2 Replace mower drive bett
3 Replace idler puitey
4 Replace blade mandrel,
I Place throttle control in "FAST" position
2 Shift to slower speed
3 AIIow grass to dry before mowing
4 Level mower deck
5, Check tires for proper air pressure
6 Replace/sharpen b_ade Tighten blade bolt
Headlight(s) not working
{if so equipped)
Battery will not charge
Loss of drive
Engine "bacldires"
when turning engine
"OFF"
7 Buildup of grass, Ieaves and trash under mower
8 Mower drive belt worn
9 Blades improperly installed
10 Improper blades used
11 Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels
1 Switch is "OFF"
2, Bulb(s) burned out
3 Faulty light switch
4 Loose or damaged wiring
5 Blown fuse
1 Bad baltery cell(s)
2 Poor cable connections,
3 Faulty regulator (if so equipped)
4, Faulty alternator
1 Freewhee_ control in "disengaged" position
2, Molten drive belt worn, damaged, or broken
3 Air trapped in transmission during shipment
or servicing
7 Clean underside of mower housing
8 Replace mower drive belt
9 Reinstall blades sharp edge down
10 Replace wilh blades listed in this manuaF
11 Clean around mandrels to open vent holes,
1 Turn switch "ON"
2 Replace bulb(s)
3 Check/replace Iight switch,
4 Check wiring and connections
5 Replace fuse
1 Rep}ace battery
2. Check/clean all connections
3 Replace regulator
4 Replace alternator
1 PEacefreewheel control in "engaged" position
2 Replace motion drive bell
3 Purge transmission
1 Engine throttle control not set at "SLOW"
position for 30 seconds before stopping engine
1 Move throttle controt to "SLOW" position and allow
to idle for 30 seconds before stopping eng{ne
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