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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to service center
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Mower blades will
not rotate
1 Obstruction in clutch mechanism. 1 Remove obstruction.
2 Worn/damaged mower drive belt. 2 Replace mower drive belt.
3 Frozen idler pulley. 3 Replace idler pulley.
4 Frozen blade mandrel. 4 Contact a qualified service center.
Poor grass
discharge
1 Engine speed too slow. 1 Place throttle control in “FAST”
position.
2 Travel speed too fast. 2 Shift to slower speed.
3 Wet grass. 3 Allow grass to dry before mowing.
4 Mower deck not level. 4 Level mower deck.
5 Low/uneven tire air pressure. 5 Check tires for proper PSI.
6 Worn, bent or loose blade. 6 Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten
blade bolt.
7 Buildup of grass, leaves and
trash under mower.
7 Clean underside of mower
housing.
8 Mower drive belt worn. 8 Replace mower drive belt.
9 Blades improperly installed. 9 Reinstall blades sharp edge down.
10 Improper blades used. 10 Replace with blades listed in
this manual.
11 Clogged mower deck vent holes
from buildup of grass, leaves, and
trash around mandrels.
11 Clean around mandrels to
open vent holes.
Headlight(s) not
working
(if so equipped)
1 Light switch is “OFF”. 1 Turn light switch “ON”.
2 Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out. 2 Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).
3 Faulty light switch. 3 Check/replace light switch.
4 Loose or damaged wiring. 4 Check wiring and connections.
5 Blown fuse. 5 Replace fuse.
Battery will not
charge
1 Bad battery cell(s). 1 Replace battery.
2 Poor cable connections. 2 Check/clean all connections.
3 Faulty regulator (if so equipped). 3 Replace regulator.
4 Faulty alternator. 4 Replace alternator.
Loss of drive
1 Freewheel control in
“DISENGAGED” position.
1 Place freewheel control in
“ENGAGED” position.
2 Debris on steering plate (if
equipped).
2 See "CLEANING" in the
maintenance section.
3 Motion drive belt worn, damaged,
or broken.
3 Replace motion drive belt.
4
Air trapped in transmission during
shipment or servicing.
4
Purge transmission.
5 Axle key missing. 4 Install axle key at rear wheel. See
"TO REMOVE WHEEL" in the
Service and Adjustments section.
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