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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
CAUSE CORRECTION
PROBLEM
Mower blades will
not rotate.
Poor grass dis-
charge
Headlight(s) not
working (if so
equipped)
Battery willnot
charge
Engine =backfires"
when turning engine
=OFF"
• Obstruction in clutch mech-
anism.
• Worn/damaged mower
ddve belt.
• Frozen idlerpulley.
,• Frozen blade mandrel.
• Engine speed too slow.
• Travel speed too fast.
• Wet grass.
• Mower deck not level.
• Low/uneven tire air pres-
sure.
•Wom, bent or loose blade.
• Buildupof grass, leaves
and trash under mower.
• Mower drive belt wom.
• Blades improperly installed.
• Improper blades used.
Clogged mower deck vent
holes from buildupof grass,
leaves, and trash around
mandrels.
• Switch is "OFF'.
• Bulb(s) burned out.
• Faulty lightswitch.
• Loose or damaged widng.
• Blownfuse.
• Bad battery cell(s).
• Poor cable connections.
• Faulty regulator (if so
equipped).
• Faulty altemator,
• Engine throttlecontrol not
set at "SLOW"
position for30 seconds
before stoppingengine.
• Remove obstruction.
• Replace mower drive belt.
• Replace idler pulley.
• Replace blade mandrel.
• Place throttle control 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.
•Tum switch =ON".
• Replace bulb(s).
• Check/replace light switch.
• Check widng and connec-
tions.
• Replace fuse.
• Replace battery.
• Check/clean all connec-
tions.
• Replace regulator.
• Replace alternator.
Move throttle control to
=SLOW" position and allow
to idle for 30 seconds before
stopping engine.
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