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