TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
PROBLEM |
| CAUSE | CORRECTION | |
Mower blades will | • | Obstruction in clutch | • | Remove obstruction. |
not rotate |
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| • | Worn/damaged mower | • | Replace mower drive belt. |
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| drive belt. |
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| • | Frozen idler pulley. | • | Replace idler pulley. |
| • | Frozen blade mandrel. | • | Replace blade mandrel. |
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Poor grass | • | Engine speed too slow. | • | Place throttle control in |
discharge |
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| “FAST” position. |
| • | Travel speed too fast. | • | Shift to slower speed. |
| • | Wet grass. | • | Allow grass to dry before |
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| mowing. |
| • | Mower deck not level. | • | Level mower deck. |
| • | Low/uneven tire air | • | Check tires for proper air |
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| pressure. |
| pressure. |
| • | Worn, bent or loose blade. | • | Replace/sharpen blade. |
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| Tighten blade bolt. |
| • | Buildup of grass, leaves | • | Clean underside of mower |
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| and trash under mower. |
| housing. |
| • | Mower drive belt worn. | • | Replace mower drive belt. |
| • | Blades improperly installed. | • | Reinstall blades sharp edge |
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| down. |
| • | Improper blades used. | • | Replace with blades listed |
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| • | Clogged mower deck vent | • | Clean around mandrels to |
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| holes from buildup of grass, |
| open vent holes. |
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| leaves, and trash around |
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| mandrels. |
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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 |
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| tions. |
| 5. | Blown fuse. | 5. | Replace fuse. |
Battery will not | • | Bad battery cell(s). |
charge | • | Poor cable connections. |
| • | Faulty regulator |
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| (if so equipped). |
| • | Faulty alternator. |
Engine “backfires” • | Engine throttle control not | |
when turning |
| set at “SLOW” position |
engine “OFF” |
| for 30 seconds before |
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| stopping engine. |
•Replace battery.
•Check/clean all connec- tions.
•Replace regulator.
•Replace alternator.
•Move throttle control to “SLOW” position and allow to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine.
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