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TROU HOOTING POINTS
PROBLEM
Engine continues to run
when operator leaves seat
with attachment clutch
engaged
Poorcut-uneven
Mowerblades will not
rotate
Poor grass discharge
Headlight(s) not working
(if so equipped)
Battery will not charge
Engine "backfires"
when turning engine
"OFF"
CAUSE
: .................
1. Faultyoperator-safety presence controlsystem.
1, Worn, bent or loose blade.
2. Mower deck not level.
3. Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower,
4. Bent blade mandrel,
5_ Clogged mower dock vent holes from buUdup of
grass, loaves, and trash around mandrelsv
1o Obstructiontnclutchmechanism
2_ Wor!!damagedmowerdrive belt.
3_ Frozenidlerpulley,
4. Frozenblademandrel,
t, Enginespeedtoos{ow.
2o Travelspeedtoofast.
3, Wetgrass°
4. Mowerdecknotlevel
5. Low/uneventireairpressure,
6. Worn,bent orlooseblade,
7., Buildupofgrass, leavesand trashunder mower.
8, Mowerdrive beltworn,
9, BladesimproperlylnstaUed_
I0_ improperbladesused.
11. Cloggedmowerdeckventholesfrom buildupof
grass,leaves,and trasharoundmandrels°
1. Switch is"OFF".
2, Bulb(s) burned out.
& Faulty light switch.
4. Loose or damaged wldng,,
5, Blown fuse,.
1,. Bad battery call(s).
2_ Poor cable connections,
3. Faulty regulator (if so equipped).
4. Faulty altemator,
1. Enginethrottlecontrolnot set at"SLOW"
posttlonfor30 secondsbeforestoppingengine,
CORRECTION
..... _IILIIIIIIll i ' i i i illlllll
t Check wiring, switches and connectlons_ tf not
corrected, contact an authodzsd service center/
departrnent_
1 Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.
2, Level mower 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 ddve bell
3. Replace Idler pulley..
4. Replace blade mandrel,
1. Place throttle controlin "FAST" posttlon_.
2. Shift toslower speed,
& Allow grassto dry before mowing
4. Levet mower deck.
5. Check tires for proper air pressure,
6,_ Replace!sharpen blade. Tighten blade bolt.
7. Clean underside of mower housing,
8 Replace mower drive belt.
9_ Reinstall blades sharp edge down.
I0. Replace with blades listed tn this manual
11. Clean around mandrels toopen vent holes,
1. Turn switch "ON".
2, Replace butb(s)
3_ ChecPJreplace light switch_
4. Check wtdng and connections_
5_ Replace fuss,
1o Replace battery,,
2, Check/clean all connecttons_
3, Replace regulator.
4. Replace alternator.
Movethrottlecontrolto =SLOW"postl_onand allow
to Idlefor 30 secondsbefore stoppingengine,
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