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TROUBLESHOOTNNG PONNTS
PROBLEM
Engine continues to run
when operator leaves seat
with attachment clutch
engaged
Poor cut - uneven
Mower blades will not
rotate
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Poor grass discharge
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Headlight(s) not working
(if so equipped)
Battery will not charge
Loss of drive
Engine "backfires"
when turning engine
"OFF"
CAUSE
1 Faulty 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 mandrels
1 Obstruction in clutch mechanism.
2 Wornldamaged mower drive belt
3 Frozen idler pulley
4 Frozen blade mandrel
1 Engine speed too stow.
2 Travel speed too last
3 Wet grass
4 Mower deck not revel
5 Low/uneven tire air pressure
6 Worn, bent or loose blade
7 Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mowe_
8 Mower dr{ve belt worn
9 Blades improperly installed
I0 Improper blades used
11. Clogged mower deck vent ho_es from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels
1 Switch is "OFF"
2 Bulb(s) burned out
3 Faulty light switch
4 Loose or damaged widng
5 Blown fuse
1 Bad battery cell(s)
2 Poor cable connections
3 Faulty regulator (if so equipped)
4 Faulty alternator
1 Freewheel control in "disengaged" position
2 Motion drive belt worn, damaged, or broken
3 Air trapped in transmission during shipment
or servicing
Engine throttlecontrol not set at "SLOW"
position for30 seconds beforestopping engine
CORRECTION
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1 Check wiring, switches and connections If not
corrected, contact an authorized service center/
department
1 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt
2 Level mower deck
3 Clean underside o{mower housing
4 Rap[ace blade mandrel
5 C_ean around mandrels to open vent holes
t Remove obstruction
2 Replace mower drive belt
3 Replace idler pulley
4 Replace blade mandret
1 Place throttle contro] in "FAST" position
2. Shift to stower speed.
3. Allow grass to dry before mowing
4 Level 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
t0 Replace with blades listed in this manual
11 Clean around mandrels to open vent holes
1 Turn swtteb "ON"
2. Replace bulb(s)
3 Check/replace light switch
4 Check wiring and connections
5. Replace fuse
1. Replace battery.
2. Check/clean all connections
3 Replace regulator.
4. Replace alternator
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1_ Piece freewhee_ controt in "engaged" position
2 Replace motion drive belt
3 Purge transmission
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Move throttle control to "SLOW" position and allow
to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine.
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