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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

 

PROBLEM

 

CAUSE

CORRECTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mower blades will

1.

Obstruction in clutch

1.

Remove obstruction.

 

not rotate

 

mechanism.

 

 

 

 

2.

Worn/damaged mower

2.

Replace mower drive belt.

 

 

 

drive belt.

 

 

 

 

3.

Frozen idler pulley.

3.

Replace idler pulley.

 

 

4.

Frozen blade mandrel.

4.

Contact a qualified

 

 

 

 

 

service center/department.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Poor grass

1.

Engine speed too slow.

1.

Place throttle control in

 

discharge

 

 

 

“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

5.

Check tires for proper air

 

 

 

pressure.

 

pressure.

 

 

6.

Worn, bent or loose blade.

6.

Replace/sharpen blade.

 

 

 

 

 

Tighten blade bolt.

 

 

7.

Buildup of grass, leaves

7.

Clean underside of mower

 

 

 

and trash under 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

11. Clean around mandrels to

 

 

 

holes from buildup of grass,

 

open vent holes.

 

 

 

leaves, and trash around

 

 

 

 

 

mandrels.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Headlight(s) not

1.

Switch is “OFF”.

1.

Turn switch “ON”.

 

working

2.

Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out.

2.

Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).

 

(if so equipped)

3.

Faulty light switch.

3.

Check/replace light switch.

 

 

4.

Loose or damaged wiring.

4.

Check wiring and connec-

 

 

 

 

 

tions.

 

 

5.

Blown fuse.

5.

Replace fuse.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Battery will not

1.

Bad battery cell(s).

1.

Replace battery.

 

charge

2.

Poor cable connections.

2.

Check/clean all connec-

 

 

 

 

 

tions.

 

 

3.

Faulty regulator

3.

Replace regulator.

 

 

 

(if so equipped).

 

 

 

 

4.

Faulty alternator.

4.

Replace alternator.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine “backfires”

1.

Engine throttle control not

1.

Move throttle control to

 

when turning

 

set at “SLOW” position

 

“SLOW” position and allow

 

engine “OFF”

 

for 30 seconds before

 

to idle for 30 seconds before

 

 

 

stopping engine.

 

stopping engine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Model no Table of Contents IV. Service III. ChildrenWash hands after handling Product Specifications Customer ResponsibilitiesAPI-SF-SJ U1RUnassembled Parts Tools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CartonBefore Removing Tractor from Skid Unpack CartonInstall Seat HOW to SET UP Your TractorCheck Battery Check Tire Pressure Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsCheck Deck Levelness Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor Before Starting the Engine To Start Engine ADD GasolineMowing Tips General Recommendations Lubrication Chart Before Each USETractor Engine AIR FilterCleaning Engine Cooling FinsMuffler Spark PlugsTo Install Mower To Remove MowerTo Level Mower Housing SIDE-TO-SIDE AdjustmentTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt Belt RemovalBelt Installation To Check and Adjust BrakeTo Adjust Brake To Check BrakeTo Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment To Start Engine with a Weak BatteryReplacing Battery Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Adjust Carburetor Battery OtherEngine OIL CylindersTroubleshooting Chart Problem Cause CorrectionExcessive Mower blades will Schematic Tractor -- Model NumberRepair Parts ElectricalKEY Part Description Chassis and Enclosures 174643X014 Ground Drive Bolt Carr. Sh 3/8-16 x 1-3/4 Gr Steering KEY Part NO. NO. Description Engine Optional Equipment Engine Seat Assembly Decals Wheels and TiresLift Assembly Retainer Spring Mower Deck Following blades are available Limited Warranty Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation