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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
_ROBLEM CAUSE
Poor grass
discharge
Headlight(s) not
working
=(if so equipped)
will not
charge
Loss of drive
Engine "backfires"
when turning
=
engine
' OFF"
CORRECTION
• Engine speed too slow,
• Travel speed too fast.
Wet grass
° Mower deck not level.
• Low/uneven tire air pressure
= Worn, bent or loose blade.
° Buildup of grass, _eaves 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.
-o"Switch is "OFF".
. Bulb(s) burned out.
° Faulty light switch.
° Loose or damaged wiring
o Blown fuse,
= Bad battery cell(s).
• Poor cable connections.
Faulty regulator
(il so equipped).
° Faulty alternator.
° Freewheel control in
"disengaged" position_
• Motion drive belt worn,
damaged, or broken.
° Air trapped in transmission
during shipment or
servicing.
• Engine throttle control not
set at "SLOW"
position for 30 seconds
stopping engine.
. Place throttle controf in
"FAST" position.
. Shift to slower speed.
• Allow grass to dry before
mowing.
• Level mower deck.
° Check tires for proper air
pressure,
= Replace/sharpen blade.
Tighten blade bolt,
• 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).
. Checldreplace tight switch.
• Check wiring and connec
tions_
• Replace fuse,
• Replace battery.
o Check/clean all connections.
• Replace regulator.
° Replace alternator°
• Place freewheel control in
"engaged" position,
• Replace motion drive bell
• Purge transmission,
• Move throttle control to
"SLOW" position and allow
to idle for 30 seconds before
stopping engine,
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