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PROBLEM
:'oor cut - uneven
(conrd)
Mower blades will
not rotate
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
CAUSE
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grass, leaves, and trash
around mandrels.
Poor grass dis-
charge
Headlight(s) not
working (if so
equipped)
Battery will not
charge
Engine "backfires"
when turning
engine "OFF"
o Obstruction in clutch
mechanism.
o Worn/damaged mower
drive belt.
° Frozen idler pulley.
° Frozen blade mandrel.
o Engine speed too slow.
,, Travel speed too fast.
° Wet grass.
° Mower deck not leve!.
• Low/uneven tire air pres-
sure.
, Worn, bent or loose blade.
° Buildup of grass, leaves
and trash under mower.
° Mower drive belt worn.
,, Blades improperly
installed.
° Improper blades used.
Clogged mower deck vent
holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash
around mandrels.
= Switch is "OFF".
° Bulb(s) burned out.
o Faulty light switch.
,, Loose or damaged wiring.
° Blownfuse.
o Bad battery cell(s).
° Poor cable connections.
° Faulty regulator(if so
equipped).
° Faulty alternator.
Engine throttle control not
set at "SLOW"
position for 30 seconds
before stopping engine.
CORRECTION
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o Remove obstruction.
o Replace mower drive belt.
,, Replace idler pulley.
o Replace blade mandrel.
° Place throttle control in
"FAST" position.
o Shift to slower speed.
o Allow grass to dry before
mowing.
° Level mower deck.
• Check tires for proper air
pressure.
° Replace/sharpen blade.
Tighten blade boll
° Clean underside of mower
housing.
° Replace mower drive belt.
° Reinstall blades sharp edge
down.
Replace with blades listed in
this manual.
,, Clean around mandrels to
open vent holes.
° Turn switch "ON".
• Replace bulb(s).
° Check/replace light switch.
° Check wiring and connections.
° Replace fuse.
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• Replace battery.
• Check/clean all connections.
° Replace regulator.
• Replace alternator.
Move throttle control to
"SLOW" position and allow
to idle for 30 seconds before
stopping engine.
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