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TROUBLESHOOTING Continued
PROBLEM
Loss of
Power
Engine
backfires when
turning engine
OFF
Poor cut -
uneven
Poor cut -
uneven
Battery will
not charge
Loss of drive
CAUSE CORRECTION
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Cutting too much grass/too fast
"Choke" position
Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under
deck.
Dirty air filter
Low oil level/dirty oil
Faulty spark plug
Dirty fuel filter
Stale or dirty fuel
Water in fuel
Spark plug wire loose
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Set in High Cut (position 8)/reduce speed
Push choke control in
Clean underside of mower deck
Clean or replace air filter
Check oil level/change oil
Clean and re-gap or change plug
Replace fuel filter
Drain fuel tank & refill tank with fresh gas
Drain fuel tank & carburetor, refill tank with
fresh gas and replace fuel filter
Connect and tighten spark plug wire
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
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2.
3.
4.
5.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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2.
3.
1.
2.
3.
Dirty engine air screen/fins
Dirty/clogged muffler
Loose or damaged wiring
Carburetor out of adjustment
Engine valves out of adjustment
Loose drive belt
Engine throttle control not set at "SLOW"
position for 30 seconds before stopping
engine.
Worn, bent or loose blade
Mower deck not level
Buildup of debris under deck.
Bent deck
Faulty Blade driver assembly
Worn, bent or loose blade
Mower deck not level
Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under
deck.
Bent deck
Faulty Blade driver assembly
Bad battery
Poor cable connections
Faulty solenoid
Bypass linkages in the bypass position
Hydro belt worn, damaged, or broken
Idler spring loose or broken
11. Clean engine air screen/fins
12. Clean/replace muffler
13. Check all wiring
14. See Engine Manual
15. Contact an authorized service center
16. Adjust idler/replace belt
1. Move throttle control to "SLOW" position and
allow to idle for 30 seconds before stopping
engine
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
1.
2.
3.
2.
3.
Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt
Level deck. See section in this manual
Clean underside of mower deck
Replace deck
Replace blade driver assembly
Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt
Level deck. See section in this manual
Clean underside of mower deck
Replace deck
Replace blade driver assembly
Replace battery
Check/clean all connections. See section in
this manual
Replace solenoid
Make sure that the bypass linkages are in
the drive or engaged position. Located at
the rear of the machine. Refer to decal on
the rear of the unit.
Replace Hydro belt.
Replace Idler spring
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