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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
PROBLEM CAUSE
Poor cut - uneven . Worn, bent or loose blade.
o Mower deck not level.
o Buildup of grass, leaves,
and trash under mower,
o Bent blade mandrel
• Clogged mower deck vent
holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash
around mandrels,,
Mower blades will
not rotate
• Obstruction in clutch
mechanism,
o Worn/damaged mower
drive bell
o Frozen idler pulley
i ° Frozen blade mandrel.
Poor grass dis-
charge
• Engine speed too slow
o Travel speed too fast.
o Wet grass.
o Mower deck not level
o Low/uneven tire air pres-
sure.
o Worn, bent or loose blade
. Buildup of grass, leaves
and trash under mower.
,, Mower drive belt worn
,, Blades improperly
installe&
o improper blades used.
o Clogged mower deck vent
holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash
around mandrels,
Headlight(s) not
worldng (if so
equipped)
Battery will not
charge
o Switch is "OFF"
o Bulb(s) burned out.
o Faulty light switch.
' ° Loose or damaged wiring
o
Blown fuse
° Bad battery cell(s).
o Poor cable connections.
o Faulty regulator (if so
equipped),
o Faulty alternator,
CORRECTION
° Replace blade Tighten blade
bolto
• Level mower deck,.
o Clean underside of mower
housing.
° Replace blade mandrel
o Clean around mandrels to
open vent holes
. Remove obstruction,
o Replace mower drive bell
o Replace idler pulley
° Replace blade mandrel
o Place throttle control in
"FAST" position.,
o Shift to slower speed.
° Allow grass to dry before
mowing.
, Level mower deck.
° Check tires for proper air
pressure.
o Replace/sharpen blade.
Tighten blade bolt.
o Clean underside of mower
housing.
o Replace mower drive belt.
o Reinstall blades sharp edge
down.
o Replace with blade s listed in
this manual
o Clean around mandrels to
open vent holes
o Turn switch "ON".
o Replace bulb(s).
° Checldreplace light switch.
o Check wiring and connections
o Replace fuse.
o Replace battery,
o Check/clean all connections.
o Replace regulator.,
o Replace alternator.
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