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TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS

PROBLEM

CAUSE

CORRECTION

 

 

 

 

 

Engine continues to run

1.

Faulty operator-safety presence control system.

1.

Check wiring, switches and connections. If not

when operator leaves seat

 

 

 

corrected, contact an authorized service center/

with attachment clutch

 

 

 

department.

engaged

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 blade mandrel.

4.

Replace blade mandrel.

 

5.

Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of

5.

Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.

 

 

grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mower blades will not

1.

Obstruction in clutch mechanism.

1.

Remove obstruction.

rotate

2.

Worn/damaged mower drive belt.

2.

Replace mower drive belt.

 

3.

Frozen idler pulley.

3.

Replace idler pulley.

 

4.

Frozen blade mandrel.

4.

Replace blade mandrel.

 

 

 

 

 

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 air pressure.

 

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

11.

Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.

 

 

grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Headlight(s) not working

1.

Switch is “OFF”.

1.

Turn switch “ON”.

(if so equipped)

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.

 

 

 

 

 

Engine “backfires”

1.

Engine throttle control not set at “SLOW”

1.

Move throttle control to “SLOW” position and allow

when turning engine

 

position for 30 seconds before stopping engine.

 

to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine.

“OFF”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents PR1842STC General Operation IV. ServiceSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers II. Slope OperationSafety Rules Table of Contents Contents of Hardware Pack To Remove Tractor from Carton Tools Required for AssemblyHOW to SET UP Your Tractor Before Removing Tractor from SkidInstall Seat See Fig Check Tire Pressure To SET UP Your Mower for MulchingTo Convert to Bagging or DISCHARG- ING Check Deck LevelnessOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate on Hills To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTo Operate Mower See Fig To TransportCheck Engine OIL Level Before Starting the EngineADD Gasoline To Start Engine See FigMowing Tips Mulching Mowing TipsBefore Each USE Lubrication ChartGeneral Recommendations Tractor Engine Spark Plugs CleaningMuffler Engine OIL FilterTo Install Mower See Fig To Remove Mower See FigTo Level Mower Housing To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Adjust Brake See FigTransaxle Gear Shift Lever Neutral Adjustment See Fig Replacing Battery See Figs To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Carburetor Interlocks and RelaysEngine OIL OtherFuel System CylindersTroubleshooting Points OFF Schematic Tractor - Model Number PR1842STCElectrical KEY Part Description Chassis and Enclosures Screw Hex Wshd 8-18 x 7/8 Drive Repair Parts Steering Assembly 180656 Wheel Steering Seat Assembly KEY Part NO. NO. DescriptionDecals Wheels and TiresEngine 170551 Control Th/ch Flag Mower Deck Repair Parts Mower Lift 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg W/plunger LT Page Limited Warranty Policy Fold Along This Dotted Line Degree Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAXParts and Service

183359 specifications

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