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Troubleshooting
The following table provides troubleshooting instructions
for the more common and easily corrected problems. For
problems not covered in the table, see your dealer.
WARNING
To avoid serious Injury, perform maintenance on
the grass catcher only after stopping the engine
and waiting for all moving parts to come to a
complete stop. Always remove the ignition key
before beginning the maintenance to prevent
accidental starting of the engine. Disconnect the
spark plug wire and fasten away from plug.
Problem Cause/Solution
1. Leaves and grass not being completely A. Engine speed too slow. Run at full throttle.
picked up. B. Ground speed too fast. Use lower speed.
C. Discharge tube plugged. Stop engine and remove key. Then
remove and unplug discharge tube.
D. Using wrong mower blades. See Assy. Instructions.
E. Blades not tight. Torque to 60 ft. lbs.
F. Mower not level. See rider Operators Manual to level.
G. Belt or clutch slipping. See rider Operator's Manual for adjust-
ment.
2. Grass catcher discharge tube or A. Bags full. Empty bags.
mower plugs easily. B. Grass too high. Reduce rider ground speed, reduce cutting width
or raise mower adjustment for the first pass, lower it for the sec-
ond pass.
C. Grass or leaves too wet. Wait for drier conditions.
D. Build-up of cut grass in mower or adapter. Clean thoroughly.
E. Screen in grass bag cover clogged. Remove cover and clean
screens.
F. Using wrong mower blades. See Assy. instructions.
G. Belt or clutch slipping. See rider Operator's Manual for adjust-
ment.
H. Cutting off too much grass. High-lift blades and adapter collect
best when 1-1/2" above ground.
I. Engine not running at full throttle. Use transmission lever to con-
trol ground speed and keep engine at full throttle.
Table 1. Troubleshooting