TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
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Engine continues | 1. Faulty | |||
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operator leaves |
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Poor cut - uneven | 1. | Worn, bent or loose blade. | 1. | Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt. |
| 2. | Mower deck not level. | 2. | Level mower deck. |
| 3. | Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. 3. | Clean underside of mower housing. | |
| 4. | Bent cutter housing. | 4. | Replace cutter housing. |
| 5. | Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of | 5. | Clean around cutter housing to open vent holes. |
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Mower blades will not rotate
1.Obstruction in clutch mechanism.
2.Worn/damaged mower drive belt.
3.Frozen idler pulley.
4.Frozen cutter housing.
1.Remove obstruction.
2.Replace mower drive belt.
3.Replace idler pulley.
4.Replace cutter housing.
Poor grass discharge
1.Engine speed too slow.
2.Travel speed too fast.
3.Wet grass
4.Mower deck not level.
5.Low/uneven tire air pressure.
6.Worn, bent or loose blade.
7.Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower.
8.Mower drive belt worn.
9.Blades improperly installed.
10.Improper blades used.
11.Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass, leaves and trash around cutter housing.
1.Place throttle control in "FAST" position.
2.Shift to slower speed.
3.Allow grass to dry before mowing.
4.Level mower deck.
5.Check tires for proper air pressure.
6.Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten blade bolt.
7.Clean underside of mower housing.
8.Replace mower drive belt.
9.Reinstall blades sharp edge down.
10.Replace with blades listed in this manual.
11.Clean around cutter housing to open bent holes.
Battery will not charge
1.Bad battery cell(s).
2.Poor cable connections.
3.Faulty regulator (if so equipped).
4.Faulty alternator.
1.Replace battery.
2.Check/clean all connections.
3.Replace regulator.
4.Replace alternator.
Loss of drive | 1. | IZT bypass linkages in bypass position. |
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| 2. | IZT belt worn, damaged, or broken. |
1.Place IZT bypass linkages in drive in "engaged" position.
2.Replace IZT belt.
Engine "backfires" | 1. Engine throttle control not set at "SLOW" | |
position for 30 seconds before stopping engine. | ||
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engine "OFF" |
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1.Move throttle control to "SLOW" position and allow to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine.