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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

 

 

 

corrected, contact an authorized service center/

seat with attachment

 

 

 

department.

clutch 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) burned out.

2.

Replace bulb(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.

 

 

 

 

Loss of drive

1.

Freewheel control in “disengaged” position.

1. Place freewheel control in “engaged” position.

 

2.

Motion drive belt worn, damaged, or broken.

2.

Replace motion drive belt.

 

3.

Air trapped in transmission during shipment

3.

Purge transmission.

 

 

or servicing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 PPR17H42STC Safety Rules Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersBecome ALERT!!! Your Safety is IN- Volved Table of Contents Blades Unassembled PartsSteering Wheel Seat Gauge WheelsHOW to SET UP Your Tractor AssemblyTools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CartonInstall Seat See Fig To SET UP Your Mower for MulchingCheck Deck Levelness To Convert to Bagging or DischargingCheck Tire Pressure Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsOperation Know Your Tractor To SET Parking Brake See Fig HOW to USE Your TractorTo Adjust Mower Cutting Height See Fig Stopping See Fig To USE Throttle Control See FigTo Operate on Hills To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTo Operate Mower See Fig To Transport See FigsADD Gasoline Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level See Fig To Start Engine See FigMowing Tips Mulching Mowing TipsGeneral Recommendations ¿ Lubrication ChartCustomer Responsibilities Before Each USETires TractorBrake Operation Operator Presence SystemEngine Spark Plugs CleaningMuffler To Level Mower Housing Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower See Fig To Remove Mower See FigBelt Removal Belt InstallationTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig Transaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral ADJUSTMENTSee Fig To Adjust Brake See FigTransmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigReplacing Battery See To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERInterlocks and Relays To Adjust CarburetorTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Replace FuseFuel System StorageOther Engine OILTroubleshooting Points OFF NON-REMOVABLE Connections Removable SchematicTractor - Model Number PPR17H42STC Electrical KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Chassis and Enclosures KEY Part Description Drive Repair Parts Steering Assembly KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Seat Assembly Decals Wheels and TiresSpark Arrester EngineOptional Equipment KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Mower Deck KEY Part Description Tractor Model Number PPR17H42STC Mower Lift159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg W/plunger LT Service Notes Service Notes Limited Warranty Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Sighting GuideParts and Service

173284, PPR17H42STC specifications

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