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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
1. Cutting too much grass/too fast
2. "Choke" position
3. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under
deck.
4. Dirty air filter
5. Low oil level/dirty oil
6. Faulty spark plug
7. Dirty fuel filter
8. Stale or dirty fuel
9. Water in fuel
10. Spark plug wire loose
11. Dirty engine air screen/fins
12. Dirty/clogged muffler
13. Loose or damaged wiring
14. Carburetor out of adjustment
15. Engine valves out of adjustment
16. Loose drive belt
Engine throttle control not set at "SLOW"
position for 30 seconds before stopping
engine.
1. Worn, bent or loose blade
2. Mower deck not level
3. Buildup of debris under deck.
4. Bent deck
5. Faulty Blade driver assembly
1. Worn, bent or loose blade
2. Mower deck not level
3. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under
deck.
4. Bent deck
5. Faulty Blade driver assembly
1. Bad battery
2. Poor cable connections
3. Faulty solenoid
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Bypass linkages in the bypass position
Hydro belt worn, damaged, or broken
Idler spring loose or broken
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CORRECTION
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
Clean engine air screen/fins
Clean/replace muffler
Check all wiring
See Engine Manual
Contact an authorized service center
Adjust idler/replace belt
Move throttle control to "SLOW" position and
allow to idle for 30 seconds before stopping
engine
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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