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PROBLEM
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Engine continues to run
when operator leaves seat
with attachment clutch
engaged
Poor cut - uneven
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Mower blades will not
rotate
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Poor grass discharge
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Headlight(s) not working
(if so equipped)
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Battery will not charge
Engine "backfires"
when turning engine
"OFF"
CAUSE
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1 Faults'operator-safety presence control system
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 deck vent holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash around msndre{s.
1 Obstruction in clutch mechanism
2, Worn/damaged mower dr_ve be_t
3 Frozen idler pulley
4 Frozen blade mandrel
1 Engine speed tee slew
2, Travel speed too fast
3 Wet grass
4 Mower deck not level
5. Low/uneven tire air pressure,
6, Worn, bent orloose blade
7 Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower
8, Mower drive belt worn
9 Blades improperfy installed
I0 improper blades used.
1t Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of
grass, reaves, and trash around mandrels
1 Switch is "OFF"
2 Bulb(s) burned out
3 Faulty light switch
4.. Loose or damaged wiring
5o B!own fuse
I Bad battery celt(s)
2., Poor cable connections
3. Fautty regulator (if so equipped)
4 Faulty alternator.
Engine throttle control not set at "SLOW"
position for 30 seconds before stopping engine
CORRECTION
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1 Check wiring, switches and connecLions if nor
corrected, contact an authorized ssrvt_e center/
department
t Replace blade Tighten blade bolt
2 Level mower deck.
3 Clean underside of mower housing
4 Replace blade mandre!
5 Clean around mandrets to open vent holes
1 Remove obstruction
2 Replace mower drive belt
3 Replace ldter pulley
4 Replace blade mandrel
1 Place throttle controt in "FAST" position
2 Shift toslower speed
3 Allow grass to dry before mowing
4 Level mower deck
5 Checktires for proper air pressure
6. Replace/sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt
7 Clean underside of mower housing
8 Reptace mower drive belt.
9_ Reinstall blades sharp edge dbwn.
10 Replace with blades listed in this mbdual
11 Clean around mandrels to open vent holes
1 Turn switch "ON"
2 Reptace bulb(s)
3 Check/replace light switch
4 Check wiring and connections
5 Replace fuse
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1_ Replace battery
2. Chectdcfean all connections
3 Replace regulator
4 Replace affernator.
Move throtlle control to "SLOW" position and allow
to idle for 30 seconds before stopl_lng engine
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