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